The UNHCR called on donor countries for an extra US $ 2.8 million to help more than 300,000 refugees in two locations in northern Kenya threatened by flooding. Those two places are Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps. The money gained are planned to be used to items such as fuel, blankets and to respond to possible outbreaks of disease that could come along with the floods.
Three weeks ago heavy rains have started in Kenya, rising the probability of strong floods in the region. The UNHCR is now preparing to relocate certain amount of refugees, particulary the chronically ill, disabled people, the eldery and children.
The worst flooding in Kakuma was recorded in May 2003 and in the Dadaab complex in 2006. The UNHCR is doing all it can to prevent such a situation.
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