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Increased rainfall since the beginning of April 2018 has resulted in a sharp rise in water levels in the Shabelle and Juba rivers, leading to severe flooding in central and southern regions of Somalia. 718,000 people directly affected and 220,000 displaced. Hiraan, Gedo and Lower Juba regions are the worst affected areas. Belet Weyne town and its surroundings have been particularly hit with over 204,000 people displaced and most of the town is under water. The floods in Beletweyne have critically impacted crops, shelters and critical service infrastructure, including water, health, nutrition and education facilities. The increased risk of water-borne diseases remains a major threat. Reported priority needs are water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), shelter and food. (OCHA 25, May 2018). The Gu' rainfall season is expected to continue until the end of June. If the above normal rains continue, there is a likelihood that more areas will be affected by floods hence, increasing the number of people affected. DAN’s assessment estimate that shelter, clean water, sanitation and food as the most critical needs. DAN targets 100 households ( 600 individuals) in Beletweyne; Food, NFI kits and WASH services will be provided for 3 months ( 23 July- 23 Oct.218)