Government promises humanitarian aid for flood victims in Beledweyne
GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: The Federal Government of Somalia has promised to offer humanitarian assistance to victims of the flooding in Beledweyne in Hiran region.
During his visit to the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) headquarters yesterday, Hirshabelle Vice President Yusuf Ahmed held a meeting with the National Disaster Management Authority (SoDMA) chairman Mohamud Macalim Abdulle and the Deputy Chairman of Ahmed Abdi Adan to discuss the humanitarian situation the area.
The leaders promised to address the challenges caused by the floods and provide humanitarian assistance to those who have been displaced warning that the situation may continue and residents should exercise caution.
The officials also advised the locals to always monitor local media outlets for weather updates and make allowances for travel delays and potential supply chain disruption in places where flooding have been forecast.
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Somali Water and Land Information Management (SWALIM), Somali Water and Land Information Management, the River levels at Belet Weyne steadily increased from 6.38m on 26th April to 7.90m as of yesterday.
“Since 2nd May 2023 when the high flood risk level was reached at Belet Weyne, any increment in runoff occasioned by the moderate rains across the Ethiopian border can potentially lead to river flooding,” the two organisations said in a briefing on Monday.
Heavy rainfall in Hiran region since May 10th has caused River Shabelle to burst its banks displacing several families and destroying roads and bridges in the area.