Event Tracking

On 22 August 2024, armed bandits attacked the community of Afia in Tsaav ward of Ukum Local Government Area (LGA) in Benue State. There were reports of 43 injuries and six fatalities. The attacks affected 159 individuals in 32 households. The affected individuals included 55 children, 57 women and 47 men. 
Between 23 and 25 August 2024, armed bandits attacked the communities of Gangara in Gangara ward of Giwa LGA, Kurmin B in Agunu ward and Ungwan Pah in Ankwa ward of Kachia LGA, Rafin Kunu in Kufana ward and Ugakala in Maro ward of Kajuru LGA, Gurza in Garu ward of Lere LGA, Gidan Ali in Ikulu ward and Fadan Kufai in Madakiya ward of Zangon Kataf LGA, all in Kaduna State. There were reports of 63 injuries and 11 fatalities. The attacks affected 3,487 individuals in 596 households and displaced 1,920 individuals from Unguwan Pah in Ankwa LGA to Kufai Gidan in Gumel ward of Kachia LGA, 640 individuals were displaced from Ugakala in Maro ward of Kajuru LGA to Cattle Crossing in Agunu ward of Kachia LGA and 162 individuals were displaced from Gidan Ali in Ikulu ward to Ungwan Kusolo in Kamantan ward of Zangon Kataf LGA. The affected individuals included 1,977 children, 857 women and 653 men.
Also, between 20 and 24 August 2024, heavy rainfall resulting to floods affected the communities of Danbaiwa in Batagarawa ward, Wadigawa in Dandagoro ward of Batagarawa LGA, Safana and Unguwar Magaza in Charanchi ward of Charanchi LGA, Riko in Kusa ward of Jibia LGA, Dan Dutse and Matsiga in Kankara ward of Kankara LGA, Hayin Gabas, Hayin Yamma and Walawa in Magami ward of Mani LGA and Gwamba in Gwamba LGA of Zango LGA, all in Katsina State. There were reports of nine injuries and one fatality. The affected individuals included 2,571 children, 823 women and 572 men.
On 23 August 2024, floods occurred in the communities of Rarah in Rarah ward of Rabah LGA and Katami in Katami North ward of Silame LGA of Sokoto State and the communities of Gummi Town, Gayari, Falale, Gamo, Daki Takwas and Birnin Magaji in Birnin Magaji ward of Gummi LGA and Birnin Ruwa in Sabon Gari ward of Gusau LGA in Zamfara State. There were reports of 57 injuries and 19 fatalities. The affected individuals included 1,267 children, 631 women and 373 men.

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 31 August 2024, IOM Yemen DTM tracked 2,319 households (HH) (13,914 Individuals) who experienced displacement at least once.

Between 25 and 31 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 (26 HHs) – Ma'rib City (21 HHs), Ma'rib (4 HHs), Raghwan (1 HH) districts. Most displacements in the governorate originated from Ta'iz and Al Hodeidah.
• Al Hodeidah (9 HHs) – Al Khukhah (7 HHs), Hays (2 HHs) districts. Most displacements in the governorate originated from Al Hodeidah and Taiz.
• Taiz (5 HH) – Al Makha (4 HHs), Al Misrakh (1 HH) districts. Most displacements in the governorate originated from Al Hodeidah.

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

• Al Hodeidah (16 HHs) – At Tuhayta (4 HHs), Hays (4 HHs), Al Jarrahi (2 HHs) districts.
• Ta'iz (6 HHs) – At Taiziyah (2 HHs), Maqbanah (2 HHs), Al Makha (1 HH) districts.
• Al Mahwit (4 HHs) – At Tawilah (2 HHs), Melhan (2 HHs) districts.

IOM identified 45 additional households displaced in the previous reporting period, which covered 18 - 24 August 2024, in the governorates of Al Hodeidah (25 HHs), Ta'iz (18 HHs), and Ma'rib (2 HHs). These figures have been added to the cumulative displacement total recorded since the beginning of the year.

Between 19 and 25 August 2024, a total of 2,238 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Benue State. The new arrivals were recorded in Agatu, Katsina-Ala and Ukum local government areas (LGAs) of Benue State.

Between 19 and 25 August 2024, a total of 1,252 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Adamawa and Borno states. The new arrivals were recorded at locations in Askira/Uba, Bama, Gwoza and Ngala local government areas (LGAs) of the most conflict-affected Borno State, and in Fufore, Gombi, Hong, Lamurde, Madagali, Maiha, Michika, Mubi North, Mubi South, Song, Yola North and Yola South LGAs of Adamawa State.
ETT assessments identified the following movement triggers: military operations (375 individuals or 30%), seasonal farming (322 individuals or 26%), poor living conditions (139 individuals or 11%), flood (128 individuals or 10%), family re-unification (110 individuals or 9%), improved security (87 individuals or 7%), fear of attack (47 individuals or 4%) and access to humanitarian support (44 individuals or 3%).

The Flood Displacement Summary summarizes DTM updates on incidents of flood-induced displacement across Sudan. 

Between 01 June and 26 August 2024, DTM Sudan reported 77 incidents of heavy rains and floods that triggered sudden displacement in Sudan. Rains and floods have displaced an estimated 136,455 individuals (27,291 households) from locations across 14 different states across Sudan. 

This report outlines incidents of flood-induced displacement between 13 and 26 August 2024. For information on earlier reported incidents, see Flood Displacement Summary (Update 002). 

Key Figures

• DTM observed 17 incidents of flood-induced displacement between 13 and 26 August 2024.  
• These reported incidents triggered the displacement of an estimated 18,620 individuals (3,724 households).  
• Approximately 8,932 structures were either partially damaged or destroyed by the rain and floods. 
• An estimated 47 per cent of individuals displaced due to floods were already displaced due to conflict.  

South Sudan is currently facing a complex humanitarian crisis characterized by extensive internal displacements. The underlying causes of these displacement dynamics are varied and include communal clashes, land disputes, insecurity, violence, natural disasters, and cross-border movements. Between August 1 and August 15, 2024, a series of events led to the displacement of 357 individuals in Jur River County. Information gathered from key informants indicates that these displacements were predominantly instigated by localized conflicts. As a result of these incidents, there has been a significant increase in urgent humanitarian needs among the affected populations. The displaced individuals have identified non-food items, sanitation facilities, and food as their three most pressing requirements necessitating immediate humanitarian assistance. The situation in South Sudan remains critical as ongoing conflicts continue to exacerbate the humanitarian crisis. Immediate intervention is essential to address the urgent needs of those affected by displacement.

South Sudan is currently facing a complex humanitarian crisis characterized by extensive internal displacement. This situation is driven by a variety of factors, including communal conflicts, land disputes, insecurity, violence, natural disasters, and cross-border movements. Each of these elements contributes to the ongoing instability and vulnerabilities experienced by the population. Between August 1 and August 15, 2024, enumerators from the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) documented significant displacement events affecting a total of 35,427 individuals. The majority of these displacements occurred in Warrap state, where 30,904 individuals were affected. Additionally, Northern Bahr el Ghazal state saw the displacement of 4,121 individuals, while Unity state recorded 402 displaced persons. Key informant interviews revealed that many of these displacements were primarily due to disasters associated with flooding. The consequences of these displacements have led to urgent humanitarian needs among the affected populations. Those who have been displaced have identified their most pressing requirements as food security, health services, and shelter. These priorities highlight the critical need for immediate humanitarian intervention to address the basic survival needs of those impacted by this crisis.

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 24 August 2024, IOM Yemen DTM tracked 2,234 households (HH) (13,404 Individuals) who experienced displacement at least once.

Between 18 and 24 August 2024, IOM Yemen DTM tracked 51 households (306 individuals) displaced at least once. The majority of people moved into/within the following governorates and districts:

• Ma'rib (36 HHs) – Ma'rib City (30 HHs), Ma'rib (6 HHs) districts. Most displacements in the governorate originated from Al Hodeidah and Ma'rib.
• Al Hodeidah (14 HHs) – Hays (14 HHs) district. All displacements in the governorate were internal.
• Taiz (1 HH) – Salah (1 HHs) district. All displacements in the governorate were internal.

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

• Al Hodeidah (28 HHs) – Al Mina (8 HHs), Hays (5 HHs), Az Zaydiah (3 HHs) districts.
• Ma'rib (9 HHs) – Raghwan (8 HHs), Al Abdiyah (1 HHs) districts.
• Dhamar (4 HHs) – Maghrib Ans (2 HHs), Jabal Ash sharq (2 HHs) districts.

IOM identified 27 additional households displaced in the previous reporting period, which covered 11 - 17 August 2024, in the governorates of Ma'rib (20 HHs), Ta'iz (4 HHs), and Al Hodeidah (3 HHs). These figures have been added to the cumulative displacement total recorded since the beginning of the year.