Droughts in parts of Somalia 2011-2012
There are many different sources of information on the drought that mainly affects parts of Somalia. In the last 10 years Somalia has been facing various droughts that have had a profound effect on people and the world.
2011-2012 Somalia was hit by severe drought. While the Horn of Africa has been hit hardest by the drought, the last 60 years have been one of the worst in the world.
Overall, countries in the Horn of Africa (Somalia, Djibouti, Kenya & Ethiopia) have affected approximately 9.5-10 million species.
Somalia is constantly struggling with recurring droughts that are largely due to a clear plan to prevent non-existent crises.
Why are there so many droughts in Somalia?
Climate change is affecting more and more countries around the world.
Climate change in the United Kingdom has recently come to an end. Whereas it is likely that steps will be taken to strengthen international cooperation to counter the effects of global warming.
Somalia is also one of the countries affected by global climate change. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Somalia is facing a series of rainy season changes.
This could lead to famine for pastoralists in parts of Somalia and for farmers who depend on their labor for rainfall.
Documents from OCHA show that more than 60% (3.5 million) of the 5.9 million people in Somalia are in need of humanitarian assistance due to (Food Security) the role of food security to escape during droughts across the country.
OCHA estimates that by 2022, the number of people in need of humanitarian assistance could reach 7.7 million.
What could happen if drought resurfaced Somalia?
It is noteworthy that not only are people in need of humanitarian assistance but there are also pastoralists and farmers displaced by the conflict in the country with an estimated 2.9 million people, including many parts affected by natural disasters such as floods in the country.
According to OCHA, nearly 3.5 million people are suffering from FOOD INSECURITY and food insecurity.
And 22k people have been suffering from COVID-19 since the outbreak in Somalia.
In these circumstances, the worsening drought situation in Somalia will have a significant impact on the population in this article and beyond.
What is the solution to the existing and potential upcoming droughts in Somalia
The world\’s most economically developing countries often find it difficult to deal with any of the country\’s socio-economic problems.
1. The most important solution is for the relevant government agencies to play their role in collaboration with the scholars and all the different sections of the society concerned.
2. The solution is also to start with the first people affected by the drought such as pastoralists and farmers not only to feed them, but also to start producing their own food for the duration of the drought. .
3. Raise public awareness before the drought.
4. The Somali people are a cultural and religious people who stand by each other in the face of adversity, and in this regard it is important to all turn to Allah (SWT) and make a plan together. beyond being tied to someone else or another country as the country needs its own people.
