IOM warns up to 874,000 Somalis could be displaced by floods

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) cautions that as many as 874,000 people in Somalia may be displaced over the coming three months, with flooding identified as the cause in 92 percent of cases. The risk is heightened by ongoing heavy rains and the influence of the El Niño weather pattern, which together threaten vulnerable communities across the country.

IOM has raised just 14 percent of the US$16.6 million it estimates is required for an effective emergency response. The shortfall underscores the urgency of mobilising additional resources to address the looming displacement and humanitarian needs.