Somalia’s worsening drought
Somalia has been experiencing its third drought in the last 25 years. As a result, millions of people are at risk.
Published On 7 Mar 2017
Somalia is experiencing its third drought in 25 years as a result of a lack of rain. According to WHO, more than 6.2 million people – half of Somalia’s population – need urgent humanitarian aid as a result of a drought that has ravaged the country. Almost three million who are going hungry.
Antonio Guterres, UN secretary-general, said the world “must act now” to avoid a famine that might potentially kill thousands.
Somalia is one of three countries, along with Yemen and Nigeria, on the verge of famine, which has already been declared in South Sudan.
