Mogadishu, Somalia – The Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) reports that over two million people are experiencing the nation’s most severe drought in decades.
SoDMA director Mohamud Moalim stated that numerous residents lack the financial means to obtain essential food and water, placing communities at significant risk of hunger and malnutrition.
“Immediate measures are required to reduce food and water costs,” Moalim emphasized, cautioning that the humanitarian crisis could worsen swiftly without proper intervention.
The prolonged drought has destroyed agricultural crops and livestock throughout Somalia, compelling local officials and humanitarian organizations to request immediate support.
Moalim appealed to the Somali government and international collaborators to promptly deliver aid and assist communities endeavoring to endure the crisis.