Famine threatens Hiran region population in Somalia

At least two people have reportedly died of thirst in the rural areas near Mahas district in Hiran region in last two days according Mumin Mohamed Halane, the commissioner of Mahas district.

The commissioner told to the Media that the people Bukurre, Teeda and Hees villages in Hiran region along with their livestock are at risk of dying of thirst if their plight is not immediately addressed.

He added lack of adequate rainfalls in past few seasons is believed to have contributed to the water shortages in many parts of the region.

He called on the federal government and the relief agencies to provide food, water and medicine to the most affected communities to save the lives of most vulnerable people in the region.

Somalireport24.com