Event: Heavy rain, possible flooding expected country-wide
Over the next 48 – 72 hours Djibouti is expecting heavy rainfall throughout the country. Expect heavy rains and strong winds with possible flooding, landslides, power outages and difficult travel conditions throughout the country.
Actions to Take:
- Avoid travel until the storm has dissipated.
- Monitor the local news for updates.
- Seek secure shelter.
We strongly recommend that U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Djibouti enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). STEP enrollment gives you the latest security updates, and makes it easier for the U.S. embassy to contact you in an emergency. If you don’t have Internet access, enroll directly with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.
Regularly monitor the State Department’s website at http://travel.state.gov, where you can find current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warning, and Travel Alerts. Read the Country Specific Information for Djibouti here. International travel suggestions and a checklist can be found here.
For up-to-date information on travel restrictions, call 1-888-407-4747 toll-free from within the United States and Canada, or 1-202-501-4444 from other countries. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). Follow us on Twitter and Facebook, or you can download our free Smart Traveler App, available through iTunes and the Android Marketplace, to have travel information at your fingertips.
The U.S. Embassy is located at Lot number 350-B, Lotissement Haramous, Djibouti City. The mailing address is B.P. 185, Lot number 350-B, Lotissement Haramous, Djibouti, Republic of Djibouti. U.S. citizens may contact the U.S. Embassy at any time by dialing (253) 21-453-000 or by email at DjibotuiACS@state.gov. Regular business hours are Sundays – Thursdays 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
