Mogadishu (SONNA)-The minister for humanitarian and disaster management of southwest state took part in a meeting to discuss the impact of floods. He thanked aid agencies and international organizations who are taking part in the humanitarian efforts to rescue the people affected by river Shebelle flooding. He reminded them that the clock is ticking and every second matters, the affected families are exposed to greater danger, danger from floods or its aftermath such as diseases SONNA reported.
The displaced families have no food and shelter and are staying in the open. He urged aid urgencies to speed up their response in order to save lives and protect affected families from diseases such as malaria and cholera.
The committee for Shebelle flood crises met in Mogadishu to discuss on how best to tackle the crises. They said the current humanitarian response is impressive with local and international agencies working hard to respond to the multiple crises brought by the flooding. The committee said the federal government has played vital role in coordinating the crises response.
The minister said the most affected area includes Marka, Wanala-Weyn, Aw-Degle and Afgooye, houses have been destroyed and thousands of farm land has been completely destroyed. The thanked the health ministry of south west for their role in helping the vulnerable families to fought COVIDE19 and conducting awareness programs on the same.
The committee members concluded by saying more than 40 people have died and around 15,000 people have been displaced. He thanked the organizations that are helping these affected people whose daily life were disrupted by natural disaster. He said so far some of the families have received cash handout, food supplies and temporary shelters and he hopes their living condition to improve.
