The worst flooding to hit Somalia in decades has killed 29 people and forced more than 300,000 to flee their homes, the National Disaster Management Agency said on Wednesday, following heavy rains that have inundated towns across East Africa.
Heavy rains wreak havoc in East Africa; death toll from Somalia floods jumps to 2
The worst flooding to hit Somalia in decades has killed at least 29 people and forced more than 300,000 to flee their homes, the National Disaster Management Agency said on Wednesday.
Heavy rains have inundated towns across East Africa, and Somalia has been particularly hard hit. The floods have destroyed homes and crops, and have left many people stranded in need of food and shelter.
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The Somali government has declared a state of emergency and has appealed for international assistance. The United Nations has warned that the floods could worsen in the coming days, as more heavy rains are expected.
The floods are a major setback for Somalia, which is still recovering from a severe drought that has affected millions of people. The drought has weakened people’s resilience to shocks like floods, and has made it more difficult for them to cope with the crisis.
The international community is responding to the crisis, with aid agencies providing food, water, and shelter to those affected. However, more assistance is needed to meet the growing needs of the displaced population.
Source: The Guardian Newspaper