The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA) has revealed that the death toll from the ongoing floods in Somalia has surged to 110 as of Sunday.
Disturbingly, more than one million people have been displaced, affecting 2.4 million individuals across 36 districts.
Expressing concern over the unfolding humanitarian crisis, UN OCHA highlighted the high risk of disease outbreaks.
Suspected cases of cholera and acute watery diarrhea have been reported in the states of Hirshabelle and Galmudug.
The agency emphasized that, so far, only 30% of those affected have received assistance.
In response to the emergency, at least 37 boats have been mobilized to deliver supplies and evacuate individuals stranded by the floodwaters.
Despite these efforts, the scale of the disaster remains substantial, and a significant portion of the affected population is yet to receive aid.
Recent weeks have witnessed unprecedented heavy rains in Somalia, as well as in neighboring Kenya and Ethiopia, resulting in a tragic loss of lives, widespread displacement, and extensive destruction.
The root cause of these floods is attributed to the El Niño weather phenomenon, a consequence of the warming Pacific Ocean.
Scientists, noting the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, including floods, assert that such occurrences are indicative of the broader impact of climate change.
As the atmosphere warms, these experts predict that such events will become more prevalent, underscoring the urgent need for global attention and action to address the climate crisis.
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