Between 1 and 6 December 2024, the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Gombe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), and the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), identified 19 locations in Gombe State that were impacted by floods or received internally displaced persons (IDPs) due to the flooding. Through a network of key informants and field focal points, and in close coordination with other humanitarian partners and local authorities, the joint assessment team conducted assessments in these locations to provide insights to the government and humanitarian partners on the affected population's primary needs, vulnerabilities, and mobility intentions.

In the three local government areas (LGAs) of Gombe State that were assessed, the joint assessment team identified 18,620 individuals in 1,364 households affected by the floods. These individuals included IDPs displaced by the floods and residents impacted by the floods but remained in their communities. Thirty-one per cent (31%) of the affected houses were habitable but needed repairs, 31 per cent were completely destroyed and 20 per cent were partially damaged. In 58 per cent of the locations assessed, crop farming was among the primary sources of income.

During the reporting period, 96 locations in 14 LGAs have been covered: 38 locations in Makurdi, 20 in Guma, seven in Koinshisha, five in Apa, four in Gwer West, four in Logo, three in Agatu, three in Tarka, three in Katsina-Ala, two in Buruku, two locations in Kwande, two in Ado, two in Gwer East, and one in Oju.

The registration has shown that Guma LGA hosts the highest number of IDPs, with 77,670 individuals, followed by Makurdi, with 50,546 individuals, and Agatu, with 21,835 individuals. Kwande had 15,909 individuals, while Logo had 13,633 individuals. Gwer west had 12,717 individuals registered, while Apa had 5,977 individuals, Gwer East had 5,520 individuals, Konshisha had 2,212 individuals, Ado had 1,551 individuals, Katsina-Ala had 1,287 individuals, Buruku had 1,061 individuals, and Tarka had 683 individuals. Oju LGA had the least registered IDPs with (275 individuals)

During the registration, 26,661 individuals were identified with a number of vulnerabilities and specific needs (including but not limited to serious medical illnesses). They were referred to UNHCR/FJDP for further support. All registered IDPs have received a biometric card with a unique number for easy identification. The registration is an ongoing process as this report is the seventh one in this series.

As of 10 November 2024, the Ministry of Health reported 443 Mpox cases across 37 districts. Males accounted for 56% of cases, with females making up the remaining 44%. Additionally, September and October saw widespread extreme weather events, including floods, landslides, heavy storms, and fires. Hazards during the reporting period affected over 50,262 individuals (9,348 households), with 21,498 people from 3,965 households being internally displaced. The most affected age group were adults between 18 and 64 years (64%), followed by children below the age of 18 (26%) and elderly above 64 (10%). Notably, more than half of affected people were female (58%). As a consequence, urgent needs have emerged, with health, food assistance and NFIs as critical priorities in the aftermath of the reported hazards. Infrastructure damage was significant, with 4,990 houses partially destroyed, 926 houses completely destroyed, and 902 water facilities, 29 schools and 6 health facilities impacted.

Between 30 December 2024 and 5 January 2025, a total of 549 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Benue State. The new arrivals were recorded in Logo, Kwande, and Ukum local government areas (LGAs) of Benue State.

ETT assessments identified conflict/attack as the main trigger for these movements in the state.

The majority of the arrivals were from Kwande LGA with 475 individuals which accounted for 87 per cent, Logo LGA with 55 individuals which accounted for 10 per cent and Ukum LGA, with 19 individuals, which accounted for three per cent of the arrivals for the week.

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Pakistan’s FM provides key insights into the overall migration trends of Afghan nationals returning to Afghanistan, as well as an overview of the profiles of Afghan returnees and their mobility patterns, exploring routes, vulnerabilities, demographics and social characteristics. Between 16 and 31 December 2024, DTM border monitors (BMs) interviewed 247 heads of households through a Flow Monitoring Registry (FMR) form, while 10,390 Afghan returnees were identified through five border crossing points (BCPs).

IOM Yemen DTM’s Rapid Displacement Tracking (RDT) tool collects data on estimated numbers of households forced to flee on a daily basis from their locations of origin or displacement, allowing for regular reporting of new displacements in terms of estimated numbers, geography, and needs. It also tracks returnees who returned to their location of origin.

From 1 January 2024 to 4 January 2025, IOM Yemen DTM tracked 3,678 households (HH) (22,068 Individuals) who experienced displacement at least once.

Between 29 December 2024 and 4 January 2025, IOM Yemen DTM tracked 19 households (114 individuals) displaced at least once. The majority of people moved into/within the following governorates and districts:

• Ma’rib (13 HHs) – Ma’rib City (10 HHs), Ma’rib (3 HHs) districts. Most displacements in the governorate originated from Al Hodeidah and Ibb.
• Al Hodeidah (5 HHs) – Hays (5 HHs) district. All displacements in the governorate originated from Ta’iz.
• Ta’iz (1 HH) – Jabal Habashi (1 HH) district. All displacements in the governorate were internal.

The majority of people moved from the following governorates and districts:

• Al Hodeidah (8 HHs) – Al Marawiah (3 HHs), At Tuhayta (2 HHs), Hays (2 HHs) districts.
• Ta’iz (7 HHs) – Maqbanah (6 HHs), Al Mudhaffar (1 HH) districts.
• Ibb (2 HHs) – Hazm Al Odayn (2 HHs) district.

IOM identified 10 additional households displaced in the previous reporting period, which covered 22 - 28 December 2024, in the governorates of Ma’rib (5 HHs), and Al Hodeidah (5 HHs). These figures have been added to the cumulative displacement total recorded since the beginning of the year.

Methods used:

DTM’s Rapid Displacement Tracking (RDT) tool collects and reports on numbers of households forced to flee on a daily basis, allowing for regular reporting of new displacements in terms of numbers, geography and needs.

Limitations:

DTM Yemen is unable to report on figures in some governorates due to access limitations.

Between 23 and 29 December 2024, a total of 295 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Benue State. The new arrivals were recorded in Logo, Kwande, and Ukum local government areas (LGAs) of Benue State.

ETT assessments identified conflict/attack as the main trigger for these movements in the state.

The majority of the arrivals were from Kwande LGA with 135 individuals which accounted for 46 per cent, Logo LGA with 104 individuals which accounted for 35 per cent and Ukum LGA, with 56 individuals, which accounted for 19 per cent of the arrivals for the week.

No dia 30 de Dezembro de 2024, o Posto Administrativo de Metangula, no Distrito do Lago, Província do Niassa, foi severamente afectado por ventos fortes e chuvas intensas, resultando em necessidades humanitárias significativas. A catástrofe causou grande destruição, com centenas de famílias deslocadas, uma vez que as casas convencionais sofreram graves danos nos telhados e as infra-estruturas públicas e privadas essenciais ficaram sem telhado. A queda de linhas eléctricas de baixa e média tensão provocou cortes de eletricidade generalizados. O evento resultou tragicamente na perda de vidas e em vários feridos.

Uma avaliação rápida realizada pelo O Instituto Nacional de Gestão e Redução do Risco de Desastres (INGD) de Moçambique, em colaboração com a Matriz de Monitoria de Deslocamentos (DTM) da OIM a 31 de dezembro de 2024, identificou 361 agregados familiares (1.516 indivíduos) afectados, incluindo 23 agregados familiares (127 indivíduos) deslocados para um centro de alojamento ativo e operacional. O INGD prestou assistência imediata à população deslocada, enquanto 338 agregados familiares (1.389 indivíduos) que permaneceram em casas danificadas receberam lonas para apoio temporário ao abrigo.

On 30 December 2024, the Administrative Post of Metangula in Lago District, Niassa Province, was severely impacted by strong winds and heavy rainfall, resulting in significant humanitarian needs. The disaster caused extensive destruction, with hundreds of families displaced as conventional homes sustained severe roof damage and critical public and private infrastructure was left roofless. The collapse of low and medium-voltage power lines led to widespread electricity outages. The event tragically resulted in loss of life and several injuries.

A rapid assessment conducted by the National Institute for Disaster Management (INGD) of Mozambique, in collaboration with IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) on 31 December 2024, identified 361 households (1,516 individuals) affected, including 23 households (127 individuals) displaced to an active and operational accommodation center. Immediate assistance was provided by INGD to the displaced population, while 338 households (1,389 individuals) who remained in damaged homes received tarpaulins for temporary shelter support.