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El-Nino Emergency Response in Dolow and Belethawa Districts, Somalia 

El-Nino Emergency Response in Dolow and Belethawa Districts, Somalia 

Good hygiene and sanitation practices can save lives  In the Gedo region of Somalia, the River Dawa is a double-edged sword for the communities it supports. While it sustains agricultural livelihoods during the dry seasons, it can quickly become a source of devastation during periods of heavy rainfall, as witnessed during the El Niño-induced flooding from October-December in 2023. UNOCHA reported over 1.5 million people in Somalia were displaced during this period. The floods resulted in human...

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