Puntland urges urgent aid as deadly drought spurs water crisis and displacement

[Deeq A.]

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland’s regional government has issued an urgent appeal for humanitarian assistance as a worsening water crisis threatens lives and livelihoods across the northeastern Somali state. Severe water shortages, triggered by prolonged drought and failed seasonal rains, are forcing mass displacement, killing livestock, and endangering public health, particularly among women and children.

Source: Hiiraan Online