Hargeisa, Somaliland – The Minister of Religion and Endowments, Sheikh Abdullahi-Baashe Daahir Jaamac, has raised fresh concerns about the lingering impact of climate change on Somaliland’s drought-stricken communities, even as some regions begin to see rainfall.

Speaking during a cabinet meeting chaired by President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro in Hargeisa earlier this week, the minister—who also serves on the National Drought Relief Committee—outlined the government’s ongoing response to the crisis.

He reported that while seasonal rains have brought some relief to parts of the country, eastern regions remain in dire need of clean water and food assistance.

Sheikh Jamaac said the government, with the support of partners, is scaling up relief operations, including food distribution, well rehabilitation, and emergency water trucking.

He emphasized that the persistent droughts are not isolated incidents but part of a broader climate pattern threatening the livelihoods of pastoral communities.

“The changing climate continues to test our resilience,” he noted, urging sustained investment in climate adaptation and water infrastructure to shield vulnerable populations from recurring shocks.

The cabinet reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening national resilience and improving coordination in drought mitigation efforts.