Over 5,800 individuals have been displaced in the region of Ghat (southwestern Libya) after heavy rains caused flooding in the towns of Ghat and Tahala. The majority of displaced individuals are being hosted by family members while others are sheltered in camps and schools. The location of displaced individuals is outlined in the flash update.

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 to 17 August 2024, IOM Yemen DTM tracked 2,156 households (HH) (12,936 Individuals) who experienced displacement at least once.

Between 11 and 17 August 2024, IOM Yemen DTM tracked 40 households (240 individuals) displaced at least once. The majority of people moved into/within the following governorates and districts:

• Ma’rib (27 HHs) – Ma’rib City (15 HHs), Ma’rib (9 HHs), Harib (3 HHs) districts. Most displacements in the governorate originated from Ma’rib and Al Hodeidah.
• Ta’iz (7 HHs) – Al Maafer (4 HHs), Jabal Habashi (3 HHs) districts. Most displacements in the governorate originated from Ta’iz and Abyan.
• Al Hodeidah (4 HH) – Al Khukhah (3 HHs), Hays (1 HH) districts. All displacements in the governorate were internal.

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

• Al Hodeidah (12 HHs) – Zabid (3 HHs), Bayt Al Faqih (2 HHs), Hays (2 HHs) districts.
• Ma’rib (7 HHs) – Harib (4 HHs), Al Jubah (1 HH), Majzar (1 HH) districts.
• Ta’iz (6 HHs) – Maqbanah (4 HHs), Sharab Ar Rawnah (1 HH), Ash Shamayatayn (1 HH) districts.

IOM identified 39 additional households displaced in the previous reporting period, which covered 04 - 10 August 2024, in the governorates of Ta’iz (30 HHs), Al Hodeidah (4 HHs), Ma’rib (3 HHs), and Ad Dali (2 HHs). These figures have been added to the cumulative displacement total recorded since the beginning of the year.

The Natural Disaster Displacement Summary compiles DTM updates on incidents of flood-induced displacement across Sudan. 

Between 01 June and 12 August 2024, DTM Sudan reported 60 incidents of heavy rains and floods that triggered sudden displacement in Sudan. Rains and floods have displaced an estimated 117,835 individuals (23,567 households) from locations across 12 different states in Sudan. 

This report outlines incidents of flood-induced displacement between 6 and 12 August 2024. For information on earlier reported incidents, see Natural Disaster Displacement Summary (Update 001). 

• DTM observed 31 incidents of flood-induced displacement  between 6 and 12 August 2024.  
• These reported incidents triggered the displacement of an estimated 96,465 individuals (19,293 households).  
• Approximately 32,611 structures were either partially damaged or destroyed by the rain and floods. 

Note: All figures should be understood as preliminary estimates, pending further verification. DTM Sudan will continue to provide updates on flood-induced displacement via Early Warning Flash alerts, distributed via the DTM-IOM Sudan mailing list.  For further information on displacement and mobility in Sudan, see Sudan Mobility Update (05). 

Irregular migration is a complex, dynamic and fragmented phenomenon, and remains difficult to fully picture. Strengthening the understanding of migration routes, trends as well as migrant profiles is critical to protect migrants and support evidence-based policies. The International Organization for Migration's Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) and Missing Migrants Project (MMP) collect data on the departures, arrivals, deaths and disappearances of migrants along migratory routes.

This document presents the resumption of migration from the coasts of West Africa to the
Canary Islands (Spain). This route, already active in 2006, saw an increasing number of
movements in 2023, and in the first half of 2024, there were considerable increases
compared to the previous year. The risks, deaths, and disappearances following shipwrecks
are also on the rise along the Atlantic coasts.

On 06, 08 and 11 August 2024, communal clashes occurred in the community of Bonta in Mbagusa/Mbatser ward of Konshisha local government area (LGA) and farmer-herder clashes occured in the communities of Ayati in Borkiyo ward and Tse Kusugh in Mbazun ward of Ukum LGA, and the community of Egwuma in Ogwule-Kaduna of Agatu LGA, all in Benue State. There were reports of 244 injuries and 83 fatalities. The communal clash affected 210 individuals in 42 households and the farmer-herder clashes affected 1,126 individuals in 316 households. The affected individuals included 499 children, 402 women and 369 men.
On 10 and 11 August 2024, floods occurred in the communities of Ungwan Gabas and Ungwan Nassarawa in Kachia Urban ward of Kachia LGA. The floods affected 88 individuals in 12 households and displaced 36 individuals to Kachia in Kachia Urban ward in Kachia LGA. And armed bandits attacked the communities of Gefe in Kallah ward, Anguwan Luka in Afogo ward, Bauda in Maro ward and Libere in Kajuru ward of Kajuru LGA of Kaduna State. There was a report of three injuries and four fatalities as a result of the attacks. The attacks affected 1,177 individuals in 212 households and displaced 1,056 individuals to the communities of Sabon Garin Kufana in Kufana ward, Station in Maro ward and Rimau in Rimau ward all in Kajuru LGA and 37 individuals were abducted. The affected individuals included 704 children, 296 women and 265 men.
On 07 August 2024, armed bandits attacked the community of Baga in Zungeru ward of Wushishi LGA in Niger State. The attack affected 300 individuals in 50 households and displaced them to the communities of Dako II, Sabon Kasuwa and Gadan Tulu in Zungeru ward. The affected individuals included 237 children, 43 women and 20 men.
On 08 August 2024, floods occurred in Ruwan Goro community in Sauna Ruwan Goro ward of Talata Mafara LGA in Zamfara State. The flood affected 702 individuals in 113 households. The affected individuals included 395 children, 169 women and 138 men.

Between 5 - 11 August 2024, a total of 1,536 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Benue State. The new arrivals were recorded at locations in Guma, Gwer-west, Kwande and Ukum local government areas (LGAs) of Benue State.

In June, 289 alerts were recorded. Of these, 241 alerts (83%) were event-related, while 48 alerts (17%) were related to movements. In Adamawa state, all alerts in Demsa, Girei, Lamurde, Numan, and Shelleng LGAs were event-related. In Mayo-Belwa LGA, 89 per cent were event-related and 11 per cent were movement-related. Guyuk LGA reported 31 per cent event-related alerts and 69 per cent movement-related. In Taraba state, Zing and Lau LGAs reported 59 and 44 per cent event-related alerts, and 41 and 56 per cent movement-related alerts, respectively. Disaggregated ward-level data indicates that Kodomti ward in Numan LGA and Talum ward in Shelleng LGA of Adamawa state reported the highest percentage of events of 8 and 6 per cent of the total alerts respectively. Follow by Bille and Dwan wards in Demsa LGA, each at 5 per cent.

The displacement status of 11 per cent of the reported alerts is unknown, while 11 percent of the event alerts resulted in casualties or injuries.