{"id":15330,"date":"2024-11-21T06:34:31","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T06:34:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sooha.org\/en\/?p=15330"},"modified":"2024-11-23T14:23:47","modified_gmt":"2024-11-23T14:23:47","slug":"floods-displace-thousands-destroy-farmland-in-hiiraan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sooha.org\/en\/2024\/11\/21\/floods-displace-thousands-destroy-farmland-in-hiiraan\/","title":{"rendered":"Floods displace thousands, destroy farmland in Hiiraan"},"content":{"rendered":"

BELEDWEYNE —<\/strong> Heavy rains in the Shabelle River catchment area have caused severe flooding in Beledweyne, Hiiraan region, displacing hundreds and devastating livelihoods. Floodwaters have inundated ten villages, washing away farmland and raising urgent concerns about food security in the area, officials said Tuesday.<\/p>\n

The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) stated that relief efforts are prioritizing emergency shelter, food assistance, and health services for those affected.<\/p>\n

The floods have destroyed significant hectares of crops, compounding ongoing food insecurity in the Hiiraan region. With much of the local population relying on agriculture, experts warn that the loss of farmland could lead to prolonged economic hardship.<\/p>\n

To reduce the impact of future disasters, Hirshabelle State\u2019s Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs has trained 25 young leaders in Beledweyne, equipping them to bolster early warning systems and build stronger community resilience.<\/p>\n

Flooding is a recurring issue in Beledweyne, driven by climate change and inadequate infrastructure along the Shabelle River. Humanitarian organizations and local authorities have called for long-term investments in riverbank reinforcement, sustainable agricultural practices, and robust disaster management systems.<\/p>\n

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BELEDWEYNE — Heavy rains in the Shabelle River catchment area have caused severe flooding in Beledweyne, Hiiraan region, displacing hundreds and devastating livelihoods. Floodwaters have inundated ten villages, washing away farmland and raising urgent concerns about food security in the area, officials said Tuesday. The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) stated that relief efforts are …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12960,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[22,1,4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15330","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","","category-environment-and-disasters","category-news","category-wash"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t