During the week of 29 December 2017 - 4 January 2018, there were 374 new arrivals and only 21 exits at the Baidoa checkpoints. This represents the fourth week in a row that the number of exits has remained below 100.

As of October 2017 DTM estimates 168,000 IDPs in Gedo district, living in 310 IDP sites, the majority of IDPs considered as integrated within the host community.

Mogadishu hosts the largest estimated protracted internally displaced population in Somalia, mainly living in informal IDP sites across the city. DTM’s October 2017 data collection focusing on the greater Mogadishu area identified a total of 545,000 individuals in over 840 IDP sites.

Drought and insecurity has caused many in Lower Shabelle region to flee their rural homes into more urban areas. Wanla Weyn town, as the center of Wanla Weyn district is host to over 20,000 displaced individuals, many living on the outer periphery of the town.

After the outbreak of the civil war in 1991, parts of Afgooye town became a place of refuge for many of SouthernSomalia’s internally displaced people. The region has become home for many displaced persons from Lower Shabelle, with some also arriving from Bay and Hiraan.

Between 10th May and 3rd June 2017, DTM found that approximately 1.5 million people were reported to be displaced, the majority of them being children (under 18 years) and women, bringing the total population displaced to  431,634 people.

Displacement is in Nugaal is centred in the main towns of Garowe and Burtinle. A majority of the IDPs originate from southern and central Somalia mostly displaced due to drought. These IDPs are often at risk of fire outbreaks and flooding, especially those living along the river bank of Garowe.

In order to better understand the geographic distribution of displacement sites, and population estimates, DTM rolled out the Emergency Tracking Tool (ETT).

This displacement situation report depicts the displacement in 26 districts throughout Somalia. It is estimated that the total IDP population stands at 1.4 million people and that there are 1,549 IDP locations.

Hargeysa, Borama and Zeylac districts are growing urban areas in Somaliland, and over the past few years become host to households and individuals that have been displaced as a result of conflict, insecurity or drought.

Bari region in Puntland, has experienced protracted civil conflict with loss of livelihoods and widespread displacement of 229,000 IDPs.

Kismayo, the second largest city in South-central Somalia has been devastated by civil conflict, floods, famine and the

Over the past 5 years, Middle Shabelle has faced multiple calamities with the top three causes of displacement being drough, insecurity, and outbreak of disease.

The Gedo region remains home for most people affected by the prolonged drought, conflict and disease outbreak.

The Gedo region remains home for most people affected by the prolonged drought, conflict and disease outbreak. Belet Xaawo town, the most populated location in Belet Xaawo district hosts a total of 31,789 IDPs. This was a three-fold increase from DTM's February data which recorded 21,000 IDPs.

Since November 2016 to June 2017, Hiraan region has seen a total of 11,864 IDPs and earlier than usual pastoralist movement related to drought, with many moving from rural areas to populated places with a perceived availability of services.

Over the 5 years, Middle Shabelle has faced multiple natural and man-made hazards.

Afmadow district has experienced an influx of 58,100 IDPs from Middle Juba, Lower Juba and Bay as a result of insecurity, natural disaster and search for humanitarian assistance. Most sites in the district are spontaneous, and unnamed.

Galgadud region remains at the epicenter of continued insecurity. The withdrawal of African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and local troops from locations in El Bur and subsequent take-over by insurgents has sparked new waves of insecurity and displacement.

In Gaalckacyo, Mudug region, severe drought conditions have become the primary reason for migration into urban and peri-urban areas.

Over the past six months, severe drought conditions have contributed to the displacement of more than a half a million people across the country. Baidoa town (Baidoa district, Bay region), currently hosts one of the highest caseloads of drought displaced people in the country.

During the reporting period, DTM Somalia recorded 75,366 displaced persons as displayed on the map. 

During the reporting period DTM Somalia recorded 283 new entries (a 138% increase between March and April) and 871 new exits (a 33% decrease between March and April). 

Between 1 January and 26 February 2017, at least 138,000 individuals in Somalia have been internally displaced. A majority of these IDPs come from Bay, Bari, Gedo, Mudug, Galgaduud and Middle Shbelle. Drought conditions prevail in South Central as well as in other parts of Somalia.