Uganda – Info Sheet: Multi-Hazard Response/DRR Platform (November 2023)
Nov 30 2023
- Mobility Tracking
The ongoing heavy rains in the nation triggered extreme weather events which include floods and heavy storms in the month of November.
o The disasters affected a total of 38,547 individuals, representing 7,854 households while 15,962 individuals from 2,839 households were internally displaced.
o Adults (19-64 years) were the most affected population group (50%), followed by children under 18 years (42%) and the elderly who were above 64 years (8%).
o The most pressing needs are food assistance, NFI, Hygiene promotion among others.
o Houses partially damaged totaled 4,019 while 1,594 houses were completely destroyed. 208 water facilities, 42 health facilities and 32 schools were also affected.
o Disasters have so far affected 215,299 individuals and displaced over 47,467 people as reported from January to November 2023.
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.