Mogadishu (Raxanreeb) — The Somalia Humanitarian Fund (SHF), which is supported by international donors and is designed to address the country’s most immediate needs, has allocated US$3 million to deal with the projected floods, the United Nations announced on Tuesday.

According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the funding will help to mitigate the humanitarian effect of the floods, which are likely to target the most vulnerable people in remote places. It is tough to reach Jamame, Luuq, and Afgooye.

“It will largely give multi-purpose cash, pre-position and distribute hygiene kits and critical medicines, and update universal water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure and implementable health facilities.” after the floods,” OCHA said in its report. The latest news from Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu.

The action comes as Somalia has been experiencing torrential rains since April 19, resulting in floods, river floods, and casualties.

According to OCHA, four individuals died: three in Somaliland, northern Somalia, and one in Hirshabelle Regional Government, southern and central Somalia.

The United Nations reported that 804 people were displaced, 100 homes were destroyed, and a school was damaged.

“Humanitarian partners are stepping up their response across the country,” she added, noting that further rain is forecast in Somalia’s northwest and southwest regions over the next 24 hours. ongoing.