Burhakaba DC appeals for aid amid severe drought

Burhakaba districtcommissioner, Abdi Mohamed Ahmed has appealed to Somali federal government to provide humanitarian assistance to people affected by severe drought which is ravaging Somalia.

Ahmed said several parts of the district have been affected by drought.

The DC underlined that the drought has widely affected the district, worsening in some areas and called on Somalis across the world to do everything to aid their brothers and sisters suffering from severe drought.

Most water points have dried up forcing residents to heavily depend on inadequate remaining wells, which have changed color and developed foul smell due to contamination from the high number of animals and people converging at them for survival.

Large population of those stricken by the raging dry spell have to trek, in some cases more than 30 km to find water for drinking and for domestic use.

Baay region has been experiencing a persistent drought for the past three years, which has caused farmers to destock and has affected the population, who have no food security.