Impact of Climate Shocks in Burundi: IOM Reporting from 2018 to 2024
Burundi has experienced significant climate-related disasters from 2018 to 2024, affecting over 1 million people. Key provinces impacted include Kirundo, Bujumbura Rural, and Ngozi. The disasters resulted in widespread displacement and substantial damage to infrastructure and agriculture, causing urgent humanitarian concerns.
Since 2018, Burundi has faced a series of severe climate-related events, including torrential rains, floods, and strong winds, impacting over one million individuals. The total number affected is approximately 1,016,849, with 196,171 people forced to flee their homes. Various provinces, particularly Kirundo, Bujumbura Rural, and Ngozi, have witnessed the most significant devastation, with hundreds of thousands of individuals impacted by these natural disasters.
The calamities have resulted in substantial destruction, including 85,592 houses lost and significant infrastructure damage, affecting 781 classrooms and 640 other structures. Furthermore, these disasters have severely harmed agricultural production, resulting in crop damage that has adversely impacted around 112,664 households. The ongoing situation highlights the urgent need for effective disaster response and recovery strategies to mitigate future risks.
The IOM Burundi Emergency Event Tracking Overview documents the extensive humanitarian crisis resulting from sudden climate shocks in the region. Understanding the scale of disasters between January 2018 and December 2024 is critical for developing adequate support and resource allocation. The patterns of displacement and infrastructure damage stress the significance of addressing climate resilience and sustainable agricultural practices in Burundi.
The data indicates a pressing humanitarian situation in Burundi due to climate shocks, with over a million individuals affected since 2018. The high level of displacement and infrastructure loss points to a critical need for disaster management interventions. Future efforts must focus on enhancing resilience against climate impacts while supporting affected populations to recover and adapt.
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