Wash Cluster Somalia

Somalia WASH Cluster Humanitarian Dashboard as of 30 November 2023 is out. Read the details by following this link: https://reliefweb.int/node/4021725

2023 El Niño Flood Updates. Read the details by following this link: https://reliefweb.int/node/4020213

A well-attended hybrid WASH Cluster meeting on scaling-up WASH response has been conducted today in district in State. Partners are urged to address the existing WASH gaps with sustainable solutions. Thanks to Save the Children in Somalia for hosting this meeting.

Climate Change is already affecting the lives of the most vulnerable communities in city in Puntland state of Somalia. The problem of water scarcity compounded with high salinity in the is affecting the district and surrounding settlements adversely.

So chuffed to meet with the Mayor of Qardho and his enthusiastic team. We discussed city water, durable solutions, health matters and how to strengthen future cooperation between the city and the UNICEF/cluster particularly on Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs). The team has also visited schools, health facilities and one of the largest IDP camps in Qardho. Thanks Mayor for the warm welcome!

In , three-days consultation workshop focusing on reviewing sector strategic Operation Framework document & Technical designs for WASH partners on solar water pumping (SWPS) guidelines concluded today with an engaging discussion among WASH Sector partners. Taking steps toward progress. Huge thanks to Oxfam Somali

Hundreds of people have been displaced by flash floods in , South-West State of paralyzing key WASH infrastructural facilities. Urgent Humanitarian intervention are needed.

Parts of town and surrounding villages such as Tulo-barwaqo swamped by heavy floods causing displacement, destruction of properties including facilities and disruption of business.

Flowing the heavy rains that caused the Shabelle river to burst its bank, significant number of WASH facilities, roads, houses submerged in -Wayne rendering it completely cut-off and inaccessible. We urge all WASH humanitarian partners to scale up their responses.

Numerous IDPs camps in Dayniile district in are currently grappling with an unprecedented crisis as the flash flood continue to wreak havoc and causing widespread suffering for countless vulnerable families.

WASH hygiene promoters are demonstrating water treatment in flood affected district of , Gedo region to enhance consumption of clean water and safe water.

Extreme fluctuations between drought and flooding are devastating thousands of lives in Somalia. Heavy rainfall has triggered flash floods in city causing severe humanitarian crises and massive displacement.

3-days consultation workshop focusing on reviewing sector strategic Operation Framework document & Technical designs for WASH partners on solar water pumping (SWPS) guidelines icked-off @ Borama, . Massive thanks to Oxfam Somali for organizing & financing this training.

The seasonal Deyr rains began in early Oct across the country with normal to above-normal rainfall being recorded in some of the states. The rains have resulted in a sharp rise of water levels in the Shabelle and Juba River basins, leading to severe flash and river flooding. https://bit.ly/46e1bkx

Somalia WASH Cluster Humanitarian Dashboard as of 31 October 2023 is out. Read the details by following this link: https://reliefweb.int/node/4012887

Since January 2023, over 851K people affected by floods, droughts, cholera and conflicts have received essential WASH Supplies through supported Regional Supply hubs as part of WASH cluster response package. https://reliefweb.int/node/4012616

2023 Baidoa Flash Floods Update as of November 6th2023. Read the details by following this link: https://bit.ly/49rk5XO

A well-attended WASH Cluster meeting on 2023 HNO, HRP and El-Nino Flood response has been conducted in . Thanks to all WASH Cluster partners for their valuable contributions.

Two days of event is done and dusted. It was an honor to represent Wash Cluster Somaliar on a global stage. Thank you UNICEF Somalia & for the support you have provided in attending the AidExGlobal in Geneva, Switzerland.

2023 Deyr rains performance updates. Read the details by following this link: https://reliefweb.int/node/4004327

Ceel Buur is one of the districts in Galguduud region that continue to face huge humanitarian needs particularly the vulnerable IDPs. Over 8K individuals forced to flee their homes in this district as a result of black lion operations.
https://reliefweb.int/node/3998384.

Innovative solutions such as construction of Haffir dams are emerging as a promising intervention to mitigate climate change impacts and protect vulnerable communities from the effects of drought. To address water scarcity, the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of Galmudug state, supported by its development partners has heavily invested in the construction of Haffir dams. These reservoirs collect and store rainwater providing a lifeline to rural communities during droughts reducing reliance on polluted water sources.

The 2-day workshop on reviewing the WASH Cluster Strategic Operation Framework ( SOF) was successfully concluded in Kismayo. Massive thanks to the active participation from partners and the line ministries. Special thanks to Ministry of Energy and Water Resources Somalia & Wasaarada Tamarta & Kheyraadka Biyaha Dowlad Goboleedka Jubaland for organizing the workshop.

WASH Cluster has already started preparations to prepositions of essential WASH supplies to WASH hubs ahead of predicted El Niño floods coupled with positive IOD event that could affect up to 1.6 million people in Somalia to mitigate the deepening crisis. https://bit.ly/47FFMTi

Given the multi-model rainfall forecast, there is an increasing probability of El Niño to form during the October- December 2023, which means excess rains and floods in Somalia during the short rains of Deyr. https://bit.ly/47FFMTi

SAVE THE DATE: World Water Week begins next week! 2023 will take place on 20-24 Aug in and online. Somalia WASH Cluster partners are encouraged to attend this important event! Together we can make water a powerful tool for change!.

Since January 2023, over 728K people affected by floods, droughts, cholera and conflicts have received essential hygiene items through
UNICEF Somalia supported Regional Supply hubs as part of WASH cluster response package. https://bit.ly/454ML6F

Somalia WASH Cluster Humanitarian Dashboard-July 2023 is out. Read the details by following this link: https://reliefweb.int/node/3987579

Yesterday, we conducted El Niño predictions & preparedness meeting at International Medical Corps office in Galkacyo. It was profoundly discussed ongoing activities in preparedness and outlined plans to mitigate the potential effect of flash flood in the event of projected El Niño on IDP camps.

and , in coordination with the WASH cluster concluded one-day of technical workshop on water supply at the EU Compound in Mogadishu. The workshop was also focused on sanitation in terms of minimum quality technical requirement and self-reliance in protracted situation.

GU (APRIL - JUNE 2023) RAINFALL PERFORMANCE. https://reliefweb.int/node/3972531