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Flooding in Somalia

The Gu rains have continued to spread across most parts of Somalia with Somaliland and Puntland experiencing moderate to heavy rains over the last week.

According to unconfirmed reports, approximately 50 houses have been either partially damaged or destroyed leading to displacement of several households. Power and water systems are also reportedly damaged, while public infrastructure have also been impacted.

Location of Event:Somalia
Date of Charter Activation:2021-05-03
Time of Charter Activation:09:38
Time zone of Charter Activation:UTC+02:00
Charter Requestor:UNITAR on behalf of FAO Somalia
Activation ID:706
Project Management:UNITAR / UNOSAT

 

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Preliminary satellite-derived flood assessment, Beledweyne district, Hiraan Region, Somalia
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Source: Pleiades
Acquired: Pleiades 04/05/2021, 11/05/2021, 13/05/2021

Copyright: Includes Pleiades material © CNES (2021), Distribution Airbus DS.
Map produced by UNITAR / UNOSAT

Satellite detected water extent over Jowhar City Middle Shabelle Region, Somalia

Source: KOMPSAT-5
Acquired: KOMPSAT-5: 10/05/2021 - 11/05/2021

Copyright: © KARI (2021).
Map produced by UNITAR / UNOSAT

Satellite detected water extent over Jowhar City and its vicinity, Middle Shabelle Region, Somalia

Source: TanDEM-X / RCM-1
Acquired: RCM-1: 04/05/2021 - 05/05/2021
TanDEM-X: 05/05/2021

Copyright: © DLR e.V. (2021), Distribution Airbus DS Geo GmbH
RADARSAT Constellation Mission Imagery © Government of Canada (2021) - RADARSAT is an official mark of the Canadian Space
Map Produced by UNITAR / UNOSAT

Preliminary satellite derived flood assessment over the Beletweyne District, Hiraan region & Jowhar District in the Middle Shabelle Region, Somalia
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Source: Pleiades / WorldView-3
Acquired: WorldView-3: 12/01/2018
Pleiades: 04/05/2021

Copyright: Includes Pleiades material © CNES (2021), Distribution Airbus DS.
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