Rapid Multi-Sectoral Needs Assessment in Jamaame District

This document is a factsheet detailing the Rapid Multi-Sectoral Needs Assessment conducted in Jamaame District, Somalia, following significant flooding caused by heavy rains during the Deyr rainy season in late 2023. The assessment, carried out from December 9 to 11, involved interviews with key informants across five sites. It outlines the impact of flooding on local populations, with at least 2.48 million people affected nationwide, including 1.1 million displaced. Key findings indicate a major increase in the price of non-food items (NFIs) and a rise in health issues, such as acute diarrhoea. The assessment identifies shelter, healthcare services, and multipurpose cash transfers as priority needs for the affected population. It also highlights challenges in food security, with many sites reporting no reliable food sources and significant distances to markets. The document emphasizes the urgent need for humanitarian assistance and the adverse effects on health facilities and sanitation practices due to the flooding.