The International Organization for Migration (IOM) warned Wednesday that worsening drought conditions are driving millions of people in Somalia into increasingly critical humanitarian circumstances, with women and children facing the greatest risks.
In a statement posted on its official social media accounts, the IOM said it has installed solar-powered water supply systems in the Gedo and Galmudug regions of southern and central Somalia to help mitigate the impact of the drought on affected communities.
The organization stressed that “humanitarian needs far outstrip available resources” and called for urgent, increased support to address the escalating crisis.
Somalia is facing a severe humanitarian crisis marked by surging aid needs, as an acute funding shortfall continues to hinder the humanitarian response.
In this regard, only about a quarter of the funds required for the 2025 response plan have been secured, raising concerns about serious repercussions in the absence of urgent support in the coming months.
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Somalia reported that rivers are increasingly running dry due to intensifying drought conditions, further worsening the humanitarian situation.
OCHA underlined that thousands of families depend on river water for their domestic needs and irrigation, making this situation a direct threat to their livelihoods.
In this respect, OCHA warned that the deteriorating situation will compound the suffering of river communities, with widespread impacts across other regions, underscoring the urgent need for increased support.
