1.4m people at risk of displacement as drought worsens in Somalia
245,000 people in Somalia have been displaced due to the drought, with the number projected to reach 1.4 million in 2022 as the situation worsens. PHOTO | FILE | NMG
The drought has currently affected about 3.2 million people in Somalia, about a fifth of the population, putting them at risk of water and food insecurity, malnutrition, rising commodity prices, crop and livestock losses, and safety risks, NRC has said.
NRC also said their staff have reported increasing numbers of drought-related deaths, malnourished children, and people searching for aid.
