Somalia: Somali Man Speaks Out On Mogadishu Streets About El Niño Threats.
[African Arguments] Osman Yusuf Oskar, wearing a T-shirt with the letters "SUPER EL NINO," walks the streets of Mogadishu carrying a megaphone and signs to alert other Somalis of the risks of heavy rains during the upcoming rainy season.
Osman Yusuf Oskar, a Somali man in Mogadishu, is raising awareness about the impending El Niño threat through his own campaign. He carries a megaphone and signs, urging the public to heed warnings about heavy rains that could cause floods. Oskar emphasizes that most Somalis are unaware of El Niño and its risks. While other countries have prepared for this disaster, Somalia appears unprepared, according to Oskar.
The Food and Agriculture Organization warns of a 90% probability of above-normal rainfall in parts of Somalia, which could lead to severe flooding. The October-December Deyr rains are forecasted to be above average, increasing flood risks near major rivers and other locations. Many families have already lost livestock and crops due to years of drought, and the threat of flooding could exacerbate their vulnerability.
Children are at particular risk, with malnutrition and disease already claiming lives. The humanitarian crisis in Somalia is compounded by drought and aid funding cuts, further straining the country's ability to cope with the potential impacts of El Niño.
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