Floods in Chad Affect 1.5 Million People

Severe flooding in Chad, exacerbated by torrential rains since July, has resulted in 341 deaths and affected nearly 1.5 million people across all 23 provinces. The UN's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reported extensive damage, including the destruction of over 164,000 homes, 259,000 hectares of crops, and the loss of approximately 66,700 livestock. The humanitarian crisis is compounded by a backdrop of acute hunger affecting 3.4 million people in the country, the highest level recorded. The Chadian government has requested nearly $100 million for flood response but has only received 10% of the necessary funding. With climate-related disasters becoming increasingly frequent, the UN is urging immediate action and financial support to address the ongoing crisis. The situation reflects a broader trend of severe weather impacting the region, linked to climate change.