Wednesday October 30, 2019
MOGADISHU (HOL) - Somali Prime Minister Hassan Khaire has appealed to the international community to aid in the relief efforts following flooding in the country that has displaced about 200,000 people.
A statement from the Prime Minister’s office Wednesday noted the PM had sought the help of ‘Somalia’s friendly countries’ and the international community in support of humanitarian efforts in Beletweyne and other parts of the country affected by the floods.
Noting the government had put in emergency response to avert further suffering, the PM said, there were still huge challenges in dealing with the flooding menace.
The government this week sent in emergency supplies backed by humanitarian agencies to Beletweyne where about 170,000 people have been displaced according to the UN humanitarian agency OCHA.
OCHA said in a briefing Monday 85% of Beletwyene town had been submerged in water. Pictures show the whole town in water as locals struggle to move to safer grounds.
The PM noted the situation needed to be arrested the soonest possible to avoid further deterioration adding there was also need to invest in long term measures.