Death Toll Rises To At Least 130 In Kenya, Somalia And Ethiopia Floods
Ongoing Devastation from Flooding in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia
OAN’s Abril Elfi
12:43 PM – Saturday, November 18, 2023
The death toll continues to rise from flooding in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia.
At least 130 people have died in the three African countries as a result of heavy rains that aid officials described as occurring only once every 100 years.
The National Disaster Management Agency stated that at least 51 people have been killed across Somalia alone and a half-million displaced since the rains started in October.
They also reported that emergency responders are concerned that the death toll will grow in Somalia because many individuals are still missing as after highways and bridges were washed away, parts of the country remained blocked off and unreachable, stranding thousands of citizens.
“The national army has sent rescue boats and emergency helicopters to help the people trapped by floods. We are appealing for international help” the National Disaster Management Agency said.
According to the humanitarian organization Save the Children, the town of Beledweyne in central Somalia was totally drowned after the Shabelle River burst its banks, displacing an estimated 250,000 people, or 90% of the population.
Last month, the Somali federal government declared a state of emergency after severe weather, exacerbated by the natural weather phenomenon El Nino, devastated homes, roads, and bridges.
In neighboring Kenya, the Kenya Red Cross Society claimed that hundreds of houses were carried away along the coast and in northern Kenya, killing more than 50 people and displacing at least 30,000 people.
Tana River County Commissioner Mohammed Noor spoke to reporters stating that the situation also was desperate in his region, where the floods have displaced about 7,000 households.
According to Ethiopian authorities, the death toll from the floods has risen to 30 in their country as a result of “unrelenting rainfall in the Gambella, Afar, and Somali regions.”
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What are the immediate needs of the affected population in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia following the flooding?
Es. He emphasized the urgent need for humanitarian assistance to provide food, clean water, and shelter to the affected population.
Similarly, Ethiopia has also been severely impacted by the flooding. According to the country’s Emergency Operations Center, at least 29 people have died and thousands have been displaced across multiple regions. The heavy rains have caused rivers to overflow, destroying homes, crops, and infrastructure.
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has reported that the flooding in the region is the worst in recent history. The combination of heavy rains and poor infrastructure has resulted in widespread devastation and limited access to affected areas.
Humanitarian organizations and governments from around the world have mobilized to provide support and assistance to the affected countries. Aid agencies such as the Red Cross, Save the Children, and Oxfam are working on the ground to provide emergency relief, including medical aid, clean water, and hygiene kits.
However, the scale of the disaster and the extent of the damage require additional resources and international assistance. The affected countries are appealing for more support to address the immediate needs of the affected population and help them recover from this devastating event.
The ongoing flooding not only poses immediate risks to the lives and well-being of the affected population but also exacerbates existing challenges in the region, such as food insecurity and the spread of waterborne diseases.
Efforts to address the underlying causes of these disasters, such as climate change and inadequate infrastructure, are crucial to prevent future occurrences and build resilience in these vulnerable areas.
In conclusion, the flooding in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia has resulted in significant loss of life, displacement of communities, and destruction of infrastructure. The affected countries are in urgent need of international support to provide emergency relief and assist in the recovery and rebuilding process. Long-term solutions and investments in climate resilience are also essential to mitigate the impact of future disasters in the region.
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