The cyclone first affected Socotra, and later the Yemeni mainland, producing locally heavy rainfall and flooding. High winds from Sagar contributed to a house fire near Aden, resulting in one fatality. In parts of northern Somalia and Somaliland, Sagar dropped a years' worth of heavy rainfall, or around , resulting in deadly flash flooding. The floods washed out farms, livestock, boats, and houses, forcing families to evacuate. Roads, medical facilities, and other infrastructure were also damaged. Three people died in Puntland and another 50 people died in Somaliland due to Sagar. In neighboring Djibouti, flooding from the storm damaged about 10,000 houses, with damage in the country estimated at US$30 million. Two people died in the country. In the Somali Region of eastern Ethiopia, Sagar produced strong winds and heavy rainfall, resulting in flooding and landslides. Near the border of SNNPR and Oromia, a landslide killed 23 people.
