Catastrophic Somalia Floods Kill 53 And Leaves Over 1.7 Million In Need
'Catastrophic Somalia Floods Kill 53 And Leaves Over 1.7 Million In Need'.
At least 53 people have died after catastrophic flooding has devastated parts of Somali.
Flooding has displaced at least 700,000 people, and disrupted the lives of more than 1.3 million in total.
It’s the latest blow to Somalia, which is just emerging from it’s worst drought in four decades.
The floods have wreaked havoc on crops and livelihoods as well as civilian infrastructure.
The torrential rainfall is linked to the El Nino weather phenomenon, which is expected to last until April next year.
It’s been described by the UN as a ‘once-in-a-century’ event.
Aid groups fear that the humanitarian crisis will only worsen...
The horn of Africa region is often vulnerable to climate change and extreme weather events.
The government and charities are meanwhile still trying to reach those in need.
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