The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has released its second update on the 2025 Gu’ seasonal floods, revealing a worsening crisis across Somalia. According to the latest figures, over 45,000 people have now been affected by heavy flooding triggered by intense seasonal rains.

In Jowhar, the Shabelle River has overflowed its banks, forcing approximately 6,000 people to flee their homes. The overflow has inundated residential areas and farmland, exacerbating food insecurity and shelter needs in an already fragile region.

In Gaalkacyo, the floods have had a particularly severe impact on internally displaced persons (IDPs). At least 9,500 displaced individuals—already living in vulnerable conditions—have been further affected, with their shelters damaged or destroyed and limited access to clean water, sanitation, and health services.

Overall, the cumulative impact of the Gu’ rains is straining the country’s overstretched emergency response capacity. Despite urgent needs, humanitarian response efforts are being critically undermined by a severe lack of funding. Many aid organizations are unable to scale up operations to match the growing needs, leaving thousands without assistance.

OCHA emphasizes the need for immediate financial support and coordinated action to prevent further deterioration of the humanitarian situation, particularly as the flooding continues to displace communities and disrupt livelihoods.