Somalia facing worst drought in history | Famine should not exist in 2022, yet Somalia faces its worst yet

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Mogadishu: In 2011 famine in Somalia killed up to 10 lakh people. Somalia is also facing a similar drought this year. The situation in Somalia could worsen in the coming months, the UN said. has issued a warning. It is also feared that up to 3 lakh people may die in Somalia by December.

In history, Somalia has been a rich exporting country along with countries including ancient Egypt. Although Somalia has a history that predates the Romanian states, over time, due to wars, diseases and droughts, Somalia lost its resources and was forced to fall behind economically.

But Somalia’s current situation is seen as the worst drought the country has ever faced. About 7 million people are waiting for humanitarian aid in Somalia and millions of children are malnourished. It is in this situation that Somalia has requested the help of international countries.

What caused Somalia’s drought? – In Somalia, which is located in the Horn of Africa, the lack of a stable government and the lack of monsoon rains for the past four years are seen as the main reasons for the drought.

Crop production in Somalia has been severely affected by the drought. Somalia’s main grazing animals, camels, goats and cows, ran out of plants and water to feed on. Because of this lakhs of cattle were sacrificed.

Somalia is one of the countries most affected by climate change. This is why Somalia is badly affected by drought.

The landmass of Somalia is divided into three sections. In this, the central parts are actuated spontaneously by the agitators. The fact that the government of Somalia is unable to deliver relief aid to all parts of Somalia is seen as the biggest setback faced by the country.

Somali officials are distressed to report that child deaths are on the rise due to the worst drought in 40 years. Also, due to the Russia-Ukraine war, there is a delay in receiving financial assistance from international countries to Somalia. The situation that Somalia is facing should change soon. The UN International Human Rights Organization has also made a request.

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