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DHUSAMAREB — The Ministry of Relief of Galmudug State has announced that local communities and livestock in vast areas of the Mudug Region have been severely impacted by the ongoing severe drought sweeping through the country.
According to the Somali National News Agency (SONNA), the Ministry confirmed that prolonged rainfall failure has had catastrophic effects on both people and animals, exacerbating humanitarian needs across the affected districts of the Mudug Region.
The Ministry explained via SONNA that acute water shortages and the depletion of pastures have led to the deteriorating condition of livestock, placing immense strain on the livelihoods of pastoralist communities who rely entirely on their herds for survival.
SONNA reported that the Galmudug authorities have issued an urgent appeal for immediate humanitarian assistance to support the affected populations, stressing the need for coordinated efforts to provide drinking water, food aid, and emergency relief services.
Galmudug authorities called upon international partners, donors, and relevant institutions to scale up their humanitarian response to mitigate the impact of the drought and prevent further deterioration of living conditions in the region.
The Ministry indicated that the drought crisis remains a serious existential challenge across several parts of Somalia, requiring swift and effective response strategies from regional administrations and aid agencies on the ground.
Local authorities in Galmudug emphasized that the situation in Mudug Region has reached a critical stage necessitating urgent international intervention, particularly in remote areas suffering from geographical isolation and lack of access to basic water resources.
The statement also stressed the importance of joint coordination between the Federal Government and regional states to ensure aid reaches those in need and to avoid a major displacement crisis resulting from dried-up wells and the loss of livestock.
Galmudug State concluded its statement by reaffirming its commitment to facilitating the tasks of humanitarian organizations, warning that a delay in response could lead to irreversible and dire humanitarian consequences.
