Barawe residents face dire water shortages

The administration of Barawe district in Lower Shabelle region reports dire water shortages that has affected the people in the district.

Barawe district commissioner Shair Abdi speaking to Goobjoog FM said the water shortages is caused by the number of water sources in the district that is very low.

He accused Al-shabab of destroying of the water sources in the district before withdrawing from the area after the joint forces advanced to Barawe.

The commissioner called the federal government of Somalia and humanitarian agencies to deliver emergency support to residents affected by water shortages in the district.