On Tuesday, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric expressed concern about the impact of fuel reserves depleting in South Sudan, which is hindering the delivery of aid in the country amid a crisis. Meanwhile, deadly flash floods have been reported in Somalia as a result of intensified seasonal rains. The UN and its partners have increased response efforts by issuing early warnings, positioning flood task force teams, and identifying evacuation sites to assist more than 770,000 individuals impacted by the floods. In Ukraine, civilians were injured in an overnight attack in Odesa, following strikes on civilian infrastructure in the Kharkiv Region.
Flash floods have affected areas in Somaliland, Hirshabelle, South West States, and the Banadir region, with reports of four people dead. The rains and floods are also expected to worsen the current outbreak of acute watery diarrhoea and cholera. Humanitarian organizations have provided emergency, psychological, and legal assistance to affected families in Odesa, supporting the delivery of medical services and primary health care. The World Health Organization has reported nearly 100 attacks on health care in Ukraine in 2024.
Meanwhile support from the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has been reduced due to budget constraints. Urgent action is needed to ensure that assistance continues for communities across the country that rely on this support during times of crisis.