Devastating Floods Ravage East Africa Following Historic Drought and Record Heat

The United Nations has declared the recent floods in Somalia and neighboring countries in East Africa, following a historic drought, as a once-in-a-century event. The heavy seasonal downpours, exacerbated by El Niño and the Indian Ocean Dipole, could affect around 1.6 million people in Somalia. The floods have already caused casualties, displaced hundreds of thousands of people, and destroyed farmland. Aid groups warn of increased humanitarian needs and further destruction of property, emphasizing the urgency to address these crises.