UN says drought affects 4.6 mln people in Somalia
Summary
The United Nations reports that 4.61 million people in Somalia are affected by a severe drought, worsening humanitarian conditions and threatening livelihoods due to poor rainy seasons and funding shortfalls.
Key Points
- The drought emergency in Somalia has affected approximately 4.61 million people due to prolonged dry conditions.
- Poor rainy seasons and funding shortfalls have worsened Somalia's humanitarian situation.
- The upcoming dry season is expected to further exacerbate water scarcity, livestock deaths, and food insecurity.
- The UN has allocated 10 million USD from its emergency fund to aid over 603,000 people in response to the drought.
