CARE Calls for Urgent Support to Save Thousands in Somalia
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Mogadishu 25 April: CARE is calling for urgent humanitarian support to save thousands of lives in the country The plea comes as the humanitarian leadership in the country has declared the current dry conditions as a drought situation. Below average rainfall is expected in the country this season further exacerbating the severe water shortages that are being experienced. According to UNOCHA at least 3.4 million people are projected to be affected by the drought conditions by the end of 2021 of whom 380 000 are expected to be displaced.
Iman Abdullahi- CARE Somalia/Somaliland Country Director said:
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Somalia: Humanitarian leadership declares drought
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(Mogadishu, 25 April 2021) – Based on observed drought conditions and rainfall forecasts, the Federal Government of Somalia and the humanitarian community are deeply concerned about the deterioration of the dry conditions in Somalia which has now escalated to a drought situation.
More than 80 per cent of the country is experiencing moderate to severe drought conditions. Although the Gu rains started in some parts of the country, forecasts indicate below-average rainfall. Limited rainfall amounts are expected in May and June with larger parts of Somaliland, Puntland, central regions and Gedo region being the worst affected.
“Somalia experiences a cyclical pattern of drought every five to six years and the failure of the rains thus far spells disaster. At a time when communities are already struggling to cope with the recent water shortages in many parts of the country, the unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, a