On behave of Peace
and Development Network board of directors. We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life and suffering that Somalia has been experiencing as a
result of the ongoing River Shabelle floods especially the people of Beledweyne
and the entire families who've loved ones lost.
We send our heartfelt
condolences to the families and relatives of the deceased and injured or
missing and offer our deep sympathy to all who are affected by the tragic of
floods.
We are deeply
saddened by the catastrophic loss of life, properties, and extensive damage
caused by the heavy flooding in the city of Beledweyne in Somalia. Thus, we
pray and wish Allah’s mercy upon those who lost their lives and extend our
condolences to their families.
Situation
Report:
The disaster of the
floods from River Shabelle and mudslides destroyed the people's homes, crops,
devastated lives, demolished communities, bankrupted businesses, the
infrastructure and shatter our sense of safety.
The disaster caused
an extreme humanitarian crisis. About 122,580 people fled their homes
as the flood from Shabelle river destroying their homes, farmland, crops, the
infrastructure in Belet Weyne, the capital of Hiiraan region. According to PDN
field support staff who are present infield, the flood situation in Somalia
has been deteriorating over the last few days, while the overflowing of
Shabelle river caused severe damage in western and eastern parts of the River
Shabelle areas such as Hirshabelle.
According to the
sources, up to 20 people were shipwrecked into the water during the incident in
the central city of Beledweyne.
Many people have been evacuated and become
displaced. They are under starvation and famine
spread in the whole entire state of Hirshabelle. Without collective and
coordinated global efforts, people will simply starve to death. Many more will
suffer and die from the disease.
Among the displaced,
children are the most vulnerable, including some 70,000 children in the Hiraan
region of Somalia who has been forced to flee rising floodwaters to higher
grounds are in desperate need of clean water, food, temporary latrines,
blankets, shelter, “Save the Children is warning”. That there could be a
horrific and deadly tragic.
“We desperately need help here from
anyone who can help the vulnerable people affected by devastating floods and
mudslides, things are bad, and help needs to come fast before it is too late”.said Mohamed Hassan, one of the thousands of people
displaced in Beledweyne, Somalia.
Our hearts go out to all the
people who have been harmed by the rains and flash floods.
We appeal for aids as heavy flooding
displaced hundred thousand people from East African.
Aweis Yonis
Chairman of PDN and CEO
