Uganda – Info Sheet: Multi-Hazard Response/DRR Platform (November 2023)

The ongoing heavy rains in the nation triggered extreme weather events which include floods and heavy storms in the month of November.

o The disasters affected a total of 38,547 individuals, representing 7,854 households while 15,962 individuals from 2,839 households were internally displaced.

o Adults (19-64 years) were the most affected population group (50%), followed by children under 18 years (42%) and the elderly who were above 64 years (8%).

o The most pressing needs are food assistance, NFI, Hygiene promotion among others.

o Houses partially damaged totaled 4,019 while 1,594 houses were completely destroyed. 208 water facilities, 42 health facilities and 32 schools were also affected.

o Disasters have so far affected 215,299 individuals and displaced over 47,467 people as reported from January to November 2023.