Over 17,000 IDPs affected by flooding in Tambura County - Radio Tamazuj

Somalia: Over 84,000 people affected by the floods since mid-April: UN

More than 84,000 people have been affected by flash floods in Somalia since mid-April, the United Nations said Tuesday, leaving at least 17 people killed.

Over 17,000 IDPs affected by flooding in Tambura County - Radio Tamazuj

Severe flooding has displaced over 17,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Tambura County, Western Equatoria State, following torrential rains that destroyed shelters and heightened the risk of disease outbreaks. Tambura County Commissioner Mathew Mabenge confirmed to Radio Tamazuj Monday that the flooding, triggered by heavy rains on Sunday night, devastated temporary IDP shelters across the county. “All the small huts made from local mat…