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Following the emergency meeting convened on 4 October by the Prime Minister in response to the expected river flooding, the Chad Humanitarian Country Team has activated an anticipatory action framework to mitigate the immediate impact of the severe flooding expected in N'Djamena. The Emergency Relief Coordinator a.i., Joyce Msuya, has approved an allocation of $5 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to support this effort.
This pioneering initiative in Chad marks a turning point in how the United Nations and its partners respond to climate crises. Through this activation, over 230,000 vulnerable people in N'Djamena will receive crucial assistance to reduce the severe impact of the rising waters of the Chari River.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) will provide critical assistance to those who have lost their homes, while the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) will assess the urgent water, hygiene and sanitation needs of the worst-hit communities. UNICEF will partner with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to strengthen protection services of women, children and vulnerable groups. The World Health Organization (WHO) will work in close collaboration with UNFPA to address the health needs of the affected populations. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will support households at risk of food insecurity, while the World Food Programme (WFP) will conduct vulnerability assessments, focusing on housing conditions to assess resources. Lastly, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) will distribute non-food items and carry out hygiene awareness campaigns among the affected populations.
‘The activation of the anticipatory action framework is a first for Chad! It demonstrates our commitment to act before disaster strikes,’ said François Batalingaya, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Chad and Humanitarian Coordinator*. ‘This proactive approach will reduce suffering and save lives by providing assistance before the worst happens. We hope to learn from this and extend this approach to other parts of the country,' he said.*
Chad is currently experiencing one of the worst flood crises in West and Central Africa, with nearly 2 million people affected as of 1 October 2024. The floods have severely impacted livelihoods, destroyed infrastructure and displaced thousands of people.
In addition to this anticipatory action allocation for the riverine floods in N'Djamena, CERF is also supporting the response to the severe flash floods in hardest-hit provinces of Lac, Mandoul and Mayo Kebbi Est, with an allocation of $8 million under the rapid response window.
Humanitarian needs in Chad remain critical, and this activation represents an essential step in reducing the impact of climate shocks in the region.
A total of US$ 13 million will have been mobilised through the CERF, with OCHA’s support, to aid the overall flood response this year.
