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Somalia’s disaster management agency said recently that the El Niño phenomenon has intensified the rainy season in the Horn of Africa, resulting in disastrous outcomes in other countries in the region, such as Ethiopia and Kenya
Somalia’s disaster management agency said recently that the El Niño phenomenon has intensified the rainy season in the Horn of Africa, resulting in disastrous outcomes in other countries in the region, such as Ethiopia and Kenya.
Somalia has already experienced the worst drought in 40 years since 2020. The floods are predominantly impacting the south-west of the country. Rescue operations are going on a war footing. Over 2,400 individuals who were encircled by surging floodwaters in Luuq, located in the southwest of the country, were rescued by the government authorities.
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Somalia is highly vulnerable to climate change due to its population of 17 million people who majorly live off livestock and agriculture. The country is currently experiencing extreme weather conditions with a higher frequency and intensity. Major flooding occurred from October 1997 to January 1998 due to extreme weather, which is attributed to climate change. Many African countries are facing the wrath of climate change, even though Africa’s contribution to climate change is minimal at 4%, but has to bear the brunt of it more than any other region.
