The committee, chaired by the Minister of
Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, will lead preparedness and
response efforts, including raising public awareness, strengthening
early-warning systems, improving risk mapping, and coordinating rapid relief to
reduce the impact of heavy rains and flooding.
The development comes as the Somali
Disaster Management Agency warns communities in 29 districts across 14 regions
to prepare for potentially heavy, flood-causing rains associated with Super El
Niño. The rains are expected during the Deyr season in October, November, and
December, with people living in vulnerable and flood-prone areas urged to take
early precautions and remain alert to weather and early-warning information.
The warning comes as Somalia's climate
conference concludes in Mogadishu and the country's National Climate Outlook
Forum for the Deyr Season (NCOF OND 2026) gets underway. The forum brings
together senior government officials, technical experts, and key stakeholders
for technical presentations, dialogue, and the official release of the OND
Seasonal Forecast and Statement.
Authorities are urging donors, humanitarian
agencies, UN bodies, implementing partners, and communities to work closely
with government structures to strengthen preparedness and ensure timely
assistance reaches those most at risk.
The coordinated measures reflect Somalia's
growing emphasis on early action, climate-informed planning, and disaster
preparedness as the country faces heightened risks from heavy rainfall and
flooding during the upcoming Deyr season.- Horn Observer
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