Somalia Presents El Niño Preparedness Plans at Regional Meeting in Nairobi

NAIROBI (SONNA) – The Deputy Commissioner of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Dr. Ahmed Abdi Adan, and the Somali Ambassador to Kenya, Jabril Ibrahim Abdulle participated in a regional meeting of East African countries in Nairobi to discuss preparedness, prevention and cooperation in addressing potential El Niño-related risks.

During the meeting, Somalia presented its preparedness and response plans for El Niño, highlighting ongoing efforts to strengthen early warning systems, enhance preventive measures and improve coordination with regional partners.

The discussions focused on strengthening collective preparedness and regional cooperation to mitigate the potential impact of El Niño and protect vulnerable communities.

Somalia’s participation reflects its commitment to working with regional partners to improve disaster preparedness, strengthen early action and address climate-related risks.