IOM rolled out the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) in 25 wards which were most affected by floods in April 2022 in eThekwini District in KwaZulu Natal Province. DTM aims to provide evidence-based information on the locations, demographics, needs of Internally Displaced Populations (IDPs) and mapping of damaged infrastructure, facilities, livelihoods and settlements.

A total 20 South Africa Red Cross Society volunteers were trained on data collection before conducting ward baseline and damage assessments in 25 wards identified by the eThekwini Municipality Disaster Management Centre as the worst affected by floods in the district. The assessment will provide updated information on the number of care centres and local communities hosting families displaced by floods, the demographics, vulnerabilities and needs of the affected population. In addition, facilities and infrastructure damage assessments will establish current locations of the damaged facilities and infrastructure and their status. The information will be used by government and partners to provide context specific humanitarian assistance for IDPs and plan for recovery interventions. Data analysis from the assessments is in progress.

For more information please contact Reneilwe Moningi, remoningi@iom.int