Satellite detected water extent over Shabelle Zone, Somali Region, Ethiopia as of 2 April 2023

Name: Satellite detected water extent over Shabelle Zone, Somali Region, Ethiopia as of 2 April 2023
Creator: United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT)
License: http://www.opendefinition.org/licenses/cc-by-sa

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About this dataset

**UNOSAT code FL20230327SOM** This map illustrates satellite-detected surface waters in Shabelle Zone, Somali Region, Ethiopia as observed from a Sentinel-2 image acquired on 2 April 2023 at 07:38 UTC. Within the analyzed area of about 22,000 km², about 180 km² of land appear to be flooded. Water extent appears to have decreased by about 230 km² since 28 March 2023. Based on Worldpop population data and the detected surface waters in the analyzed area, 19,000 people are potentially exposed or living close to flooded areas. This is a preliminary analysis and has not yet been validated in the field. Please send ground feedback to United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT).

Documentation

UNOSAT datasets and maps are produced using a variety of methods. In general, analysts closely review satellite imagery, often comparing two or more images together, and determine notable changes between the images. For damage assessments, refugee or IDP assessments, and similar analyses, these changes are then manually documented in the vector data by the analyst. For flood extractions, landcover mapping and similar analyses, a variety of automated remote sensing techniques are used to extract the relevant information which is then reviewed and revised as necessary by the analyst. In all cases, resulting data is then loaded into a standardized UNOSAT geodatabase and exported asshapefiles for dissemination. This is a preliminary assessment and has not yet been validated in the field. It is important to consider the characteristics of the source imagery used in the analyses when interpreting results. For damage assessments it should be noted that only significant damage to the structural integrity of the buildings analyzed can be seen in imagery, while minor damage such as cracks or holes may not be visible at all. For flood extractions using radar data it is important to note that urban areas and highly vegetated areas may mask the flood signature and result in underestimation of flood waters. Users with specific questions or concerns should contact unosat@unitar.org to seek clarification.

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Satellite detected water extent over Shabelle Zone, Somali Region, Ethiopia and Beledweyne District, Hiraan Region of Somalia as of 29 April 2023

**UNOSAT code FL20230327SOM** This map illustrates satellite-detected surface waters in Shabelle Zone, Somali Region of Ethiopia and Beledweyne District, Hiraan Region of Somalia as observed from a Sentinel-2 image acquired on 29 April 2023 at 07:06 UTC. Within the analyzed area of about 5,300 km², about 180 km² of land appear to be flooded. Water extent appears to have increased by about 60 km² since 19 April 2023. Based on Worldpop population data and the detected surface waters in the analyzed area, 7,500 people are potentially exposed or living close to flooded areas. This is a preliminary analysis and has not yet been validated in the field. Please send ground feedback to United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT).