fbpx
No Result
View All Result
Nomad Africa Magazine | Celebrating the world's richest continent
  • Home
  • Tourism Updates
  • For Subscribers
  • Destinations
  • Culture
  • Get Published
  • More4U
    • Travel Tips
    • News Africa
    • Aviation
    • Special Features
    • Food+Wine
    • Showcase
    • Spotlight
    • Sponsored
    • Events
    • Tourism Data & Stats
    • Opinion
    • Survey/Polls
    • Watch
    • COVID19 Updates
  • Deals
    • Flights
    • Hotels
    • Tours
    • Shop
  • Login
SUBSCRIBE
Nomad Africa Magazine | Celebrating the world's richest continent
  • Home
  • Tourism Updates
  • For Subscribers
  • Destinations
  • Culture
  • Get Published
  • More4U
    • Travel Tips
    • News Africa
    • Aviation
    • Special Features
    • Food+Wine
    • Showcase
    • Spotlight
    • Sponsored
    • Events
    • Tourism Data & Stats
    • Opinion
    • Survey/Polls
    • Watch
    • COVID19 Updates
  • Deals
    • Flights
    • Hotels
    • Tours
    • Shop
  • Login
SUBSCRIBE
No Result
View All Result
Nomad Africa Magazine | Celebrating the world's richest continent
No Result
View All Result

Severe Water Shortages in Somalia Leave 70% of Families Without Safe Drinking Water

Press Room by Press Room
in News
Reading Time: 4 mins read
0 0
0
Severe Water Shortages in Somalia Leave 70% of Families Without Safe Drinking Water
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
ADVERTISEMENT

Without immediate humanitarian assistance, the crisis is likely to peak in June with the number of children and adults in urgent need of support soaring to 5.9 million

Water sources in Somalia are drying up at a rapid rate as a looming drought intensifies, leaving 70 percent of families across the country without access to safe drinking water. Thousands of children are now reliant on emergency water trucking and unprotected wells or are forced to leave their homes in search of water, according to a new assessment by Save the Children.

The assessment, which covered 632 households across eight regions in Somalia, shows reduced rainfall and severe water shortages are also killing livestock, causing crop failures and diminishing household incomes, leaving children with fewer meals per day and less nutritious food.

More than half the families surveyed did not have enough food to eat and 84 percent of respondents said they were resorting to harmful ways to cope with the crisis, such as depleting their livestock reserves to buy food and reducing the number of meals they have per day. The loss of livestock also means children have less access to milk and this further exposes them to the risk of malnutrition. 

Without immediate humanitarian assistance, the crisis is likely to peak in June with the number of children and adults in urgent need of support soaring to 5.9 million – an increase of 700,000 people compared to 2020, or a third of the population.

ADVERTISEMENT

As the negative impacts of climate change intensify, the frequency and severity of extreme weather events in Somalia is increasing. In the past year alone, Somalia experienced severe floods, the most powerful cyclone to ever hit the country and now a looming drought. Communities are struggling to survive as they have no time to recover before the next crisis hits.

Shucayb, 12, says: “The drought has made it difficult for the community. We only have a little bit of water left and if that dries up, then the community will have to move to another place where there is water. I’d be sad if this happens because the school would close, and I’d have no choice but to go with my family.”

Children are bearing the brunt of a growing climate crisis in Somalia and if urgent action is not taken, an alarming number will face hunger

There has also been a devastating upsurge in locust invasions with swarms swiftly moving across the country destroying crops as they go and posing a huge threat to food security. Ninety-seven percent of families interviewed in the assessment said they had experienced at least one locust infestation. Conflict and the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic are also taking a huge toll and pushing families to breaking point.

Canab, 37, was forced to leave her home with her children when locust swarms and the drought decimated the pasture and left her livestock – her only source of food and income – with nothing to eat.  “The food shortage in our household has taken a toll on my children. My children have been vomiting and had diarrhoea for the past few days. Now they do not have a good appetite. I don’t have access to nutritious food like dates or oatmeal, hence why my children are malnourished and sick,” Canab said.

Mohamud Mohamed Hassan, Country Director for Save the Children in Somalia, said: 

“Children are bearing the brunt of a growing climate crisis in Somalia and if urgent action is not taken, an alarming number will face hunger, school closures due to water shortages, displacement and exploitation in the coming months.

“In the communities where we work, Save the Children is seeing wells drying up, families rationing their water, crops and pastures dying and people moving away from their communities in search of water and food for their livestock. In some locations, the price of water has skyrocketed. Those who cannot afford to pay for water are forced to use unsafe water sources, thereby putting children at risk of deadly diseases such as cholera.

“Without enough food and the right nutrition, children are becoming malnourished, which can lead to illness, infections, stunting and death. And children who are displaced may face violence, become separated from their families or be forced to work.

“The international community has been very generous in supporting people in Somalia. However, to reduce support now would be disastrous as the deadly combination of continuous climate shocks, COVID-19 and conflict are pushing children and their families to the limit and they need urgent support to help them survive.”

Save the Children is calling on donors to act quickly and provide immediate emergency funding to sustain and significantly scale up the humanitarian response in Somalia to save children’s lives.

ADVERTISEMENT
Previous Post

Canada and African Development Bank sign CAD 133 million gender lens Climate Fund for Africa

Next Post

Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2021) new date confirmed

Press Room

Press Room

Nomad Africa celebrates life on the African continent. Covering stories from all countries and all cultures, it strives to include unique tourist attractions, business development, technology and investment opportunities as well as looking at the continent's cultural heritage.

Related Posts

Vodacom Nomad Mpesa
News

Vodacom Launches M-Pesa Rallonge in Partnership with Access Bank

December 11, 2022
Emerson Mnangagwa Nomad
News

“Private Sector Opportunities in Zimbabwe are Limitless” – Zimbabwe President Dr. Emerson Mnangagwa

November 5, 2022
MORE Field Guide College Opens Second Campus in the Greater Kruger Region
News

MORE Field Guide College Opens Second Campus in the Greater Kruger Region

August 28, 2022
Next Post
Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2021) new date confirmed

Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2021) new date confirmed

Please login to join discussion

Search This Website

No Result
View All Result

ADVERTISEMENT

Recent Posts

  • Going Big: Here Are The Best Places to see the Big Five in Africa
  • Airlines Cut Losses in 2022; Return to Profit in 2023
  • Loadshedding in South Africa Accelerates the Return of Face-to-Face Meeting
  • Here Are Corporate Travel Trends That Will Shape The Future
  • My 3 Weeks Fabulous Experience In Paradise
  • Check Out the World’s Best Christmas Market
  • IATA Establishes Modern Airline Retailing Program
  • ‘Ready to Fly’ is Closer to Reality with New Industry Standards
  • Vodacom Launches M-Pesa Rallonge in Partnership with Access Bank
  • China: Losing its ‘Factory of the World’ Crown to India?
  • Arabian Travel Market 2023 to Make Net Zero Pledge
  • Here Are Six Ways to Make the Most of Your Mini-Break
  • SunSquare Cape Town Gardens: First Pet-Friendly Hotel?
  • Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa Receives Five-Star Grading
  • Delta Launches Nonstop Service From Cape Town to Atlanta

Trending on NomadTV

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2bhBUqVHDw&t=3s

Tags

Africa African Cultural Sites African Tourism African Tribes Africa Travel Aviation Bucket list Business Tourism Business Travel Cape Town Covid-19 Covid19 Culture Domestic Tourism Energy eswatini Exclusive Exclusive Interview Existence Hotels Johannesburg Kenya Mauritius News Nigeria Rwanda Showcase South Africa South African Tourism Industry swaziland Tanzania Top Destination Top Ten Tourism Tourism Africa Tourism News Tourism Recovery Travel Travel News Travel Tech Travel Tips Travel Trends Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT
  • The Project
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Partner with us
  • Invest In Nomad
  • Donate
  • Get In Touch
Call us: +27.[0]10.590.6264, +27.719.130.776, +27.610.817.489 Email: info@nomadafricamag.com.
Send all press releases to editor@nomadafricamag.com.

© 2015 - 2022 All Rights Reserved 2414 Publishing (Pty) Ltd. Designed & Developed by: CreativeMagic Group.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Tourism News
  • Features
  • Top Destinations
  • Beliefs & Existence
  • Spotlight
  • Showcase
  • Get Published
  • Subscribe
  • Login

© 2015 - 2022 All Rights Reserved 2414 Publishing (Pty) Ltd. Designed & Developed by: CreativeMagic Group.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Wait! Have You Subscribed?

Subscribe to Nomad Africa today and never miss out on
travel and tourism updates across the continent of Africa. Get industry insights,
travel tips and understand how the latest trends will affect your business.
Get great member benefits, learn more about African culture and
support tourism in Africa. Subscription starts from only
R15 ($1 USD) per month. Cancel Anytime.

SUBSCRIBE NOW

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Cookie SettingsAccept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT
en English
af Afrikaansar Arabicbg Bulgarianny Chichewazh-CN Chinese (Simplified)hr Croatiancs Czechda Danishnl Dutchen Englishtl Filipinofi Finnishfr Frenchde Germanel Greekha Hausahaw Hawaiianiw Hebrewhi Hindiig Igboid Indonesianga Irishit Italianja Japaneseko Koreanla Latinlt Lithuanianms Malaypl Polishpt Portuguesepa Punjabiru Russianst Sesothosn Shonasl Slovenianso Somalies Spanishsu Sudanesesw Swahilisv Swedishth Thaitr Turkishuk Ukrainianur Urduvi Vietnamesexh Xhosayo Yorubazu Zulu

Add New Playlist