Burundi - El Niño Update in Busuma and Musenyi Refugee Sites

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Document Type: Reports , Situation Reports / Updates , Flash Update
Document Type: English,French
Publish Date: 3 November 2026 (19 hours ago)
Upload Date: 3 November 2026 (5 hours ago)
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Burundi - El Niño Update in Busuma and Musenyi Refugee Sites

Document Type: Reports , Situation Reports / Updates , Flash Update
Document Language: English,French
Burundi - In October 2026, heavy rains, strong winds, and lightning affected the Busuma and Musenyi refugee sites, causing damage to shelters and essential infrastructure. In Busuma, 510 tents were affected and approximately 2,000 people require relocation, while in Musenyi, the impacts mainly concern shelters and drainage systems. Response priorities include the safe relocation of affected households, rehabilitation of damaged infrastructure, improvements to drainage and WASH facilities, and the continuity of essential services.

Partners

  • United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

Sectors

  •  Protection
  •  Camp Coordination and Management
  •  Return
  •  Information Management

Locations

  • Kenya
  • Tanzania (United Republic of)
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Burundi
  • Rwanda
  • Other Burundi Situation
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