Impacts of displacement: Flood displacement in Beledweyne, Somalia

This paper analyses the impacts of displacement by assessing the case of flood displacement in Beledweyne in Somalia. Addressing and reducing internal displacement linked with floods is a priority of the Somali government and its partners. To inform planning for flood-related crises and better assistance to affected populations, IDMC conducted an assessment in 2021 of the impacts of flood displacement on the livelihood, housing conditions, health, education and security of displaced people and their non-displaced neighbours in Beledweyne, a city in Somalia heavily affected by recurring floods.

The key findings of the report cover:

• The impacts on livelihood;
• The impacts on housing;
• The impacts on security;
• The impacts on education;
• The impacts on health;
• COVID-19's impact; and
• Other impacts.