WASH Cluster

BRUSSELS — The European Union has announced €105.5 million in aid to Horn of Africa nations facing not just the coronavirus pandemic but also ongoing conflict, severe flooding, and a months-long locust infestation that has destroyed crops and threatened food security. Somalia and Ethiopia will share €90 million nearly equally, …

NAIROBI – The World Bank has approved $137 million to bolster Somalia’s fight against COVID-19, response to drought, and floods. The Bank said Saturday it approved the funding in light of the ongoing fight against COVID-19 coupled with drought and floods. “The World Bank Board of Directors today approved a …

BELEDWEYNE — Shabelle river flows again inside Beledweyne especially the neighboring villages including Buundoweyne, Hawlwadaag, Xaawo Taako, and Kooshin. The floods force hundreds to flee from their homes and demand urgent help besides Hirshabelle state authorities. Barely a day ago, Hiran regional governor warns aid agencies against food distribution outside …

MOGADISHU (HOL) – Thousands of families in Beledweyne in central Somalia are at the risk of flash floods as water levels in Shabelle river near the brim, the FAO has warned. The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) warned Thursday the floods are expected any time soon in Beledweyne and Jowhar …

MOGADISHU  — At least 16 people have died while more than 200,000 others have been affected by torrential rains and riverine floods since the Gu (April-June) rains started in Somalia a month ago, UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Wednesday. OCHA said 10 other people …

BALADWEYNE — A delegation from the federal government of Somalia arrived on late Tuesday afternoon in Beledweyne town. The delegation led by the Minister of Planning and International Cooperation of the Federal Government of Somalia Jamal Mohamed Hassan, Minister of Posts and Telecommunications Abdi Ashur, Deputy Minister of Humanitarian Affairs …

MOGADISHU — The Federal government of Somalia has announced Thursday it donated one million USD to help the flood-hit Somali families in Qardho district under Puntland state. Somali PM Hassan Ali Khaire said in a tweet: “The government of Somalia has delivered $1M to Puntland as humanitarian aid for flood …

MOGADISHU — Turkey extended its condolences to the flood victims in Somalia’s Puntland on Wednesday. Flash floods in Qardho left at least six people dead, while seven others are missing. “We are deeply saddened to receive the news about the tragic loss of lives and extensive damage caused by the …

MOGADISHU — As Somalia struggles to respond to the rapid increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases, the country is experiencing a new wave of flash floods, and Save the Children is warning of the devastating impact on children due to these multiple disasters. According to the recent reports, heavy rains are …

MOGADISHU – At least six people died and 10 others still missing following a night of heavy rains in Qardho district in Puntland. Residents and local authorities told reporters the heavy rains resulted in flash floods that destroyed homes and human casualties. The rains which pounded the area Monday night …