MOGADISHU (Halbeeg News) – President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has directed state agencies to accelerate efforts to finds lasting solutions for the natural disasters in the country.
Thousands of families have been displaced by floods after the River Shabelle broke its banks.
A delegation led by President Farmajo on Saturday evening arrived in Beledweyne town to assess the situation of the town which was submerged by floods.
President Farmaajo said a durable solution must be put in place to alleviate the suffering of affected communities especially considering recurrent floods and droughts in the country.
He also lauded the cooperation of the local community to help the victims of the floods.
“The pain and suffering from the recurrent floods is one we all share with our citizens, and in expression of our togetherness, I join you to let you know that you’re not alone. May Allah shower his mercy upon all our affected families as we seek lasting measures in the long term,” said the president.
The President who waded through the floods to reach the affected communities also applauded the emergency relief efforts spearheaded by the National Floods Emergency Committee.
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