The Horn of Africa has been largely affected by floods, landslides, and tropical cyclones. In 2020, about 600 thousand people in South Sudan were displaced due to various hazards and climate-induced disasters, the highest number recorded in this region. Somalia, Sudan, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Kenya also counted thousands of displaced people in 2020 due to natural disasters.
Number of people displaced due to various hazards and climate-induced disasters in selected countries in the Horn of Africa as of 2020
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