Uganda - Info Sheet: Multi-Hazard Response/DRR Platform (December 2023)
Dec 31 2023
- Mobility Tracking
As the September to December (SOND) rainfall season winds down, extreme weather events, specifically floods, landslides, hailstorms, and heavy winds have led to significant devastation in the affected districts. The disasters have adversely impacted 7,052 individuals, comprising 1,618 households, with 1,859 individuals from 412 households being internally displaced.
Demographically, adults (19-64 years) constitute the majority of the affected population at 61%, followed by children under 19 years at 30%, and the elderly above 64 years at 9%. The primary needs identified in the aftermath of these disasters include shelter, child protection and general protection.
The damage assessment revealed that 233 houses have been partially damaged, while 46 houses have been completely destroyed. Additionally, 71 water facilities and 9 schools have suffered adverse effects.
DTM Global Survey 2023
The Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Global Survey 2023 is an annual stocktaking exercise which aims to present IOM DTM's operations and activities transparently. The Global Survey focuses on operations active from January 1 to December 31, 2023, with data collection occurring from February to April 2024.