A severe flooding event has caused widespread damage and displacement. Communities were forced to flee as rivers overflowed, destroying homes and critical infrastructure such as health facilities and water systems. The number of people affected by the floods is reported to be over 724,000.

Humanitarian efforts are underway to provide assistance to those in need. At one point, more than 100,000 people were being hosted in temporary accommodation centers. Further information on the response to the flooding is available, including details of funding requirements to support the delivery of aid.