The Chairman of the Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons Agency Visits Families Affected by Rain and Winds in Lafoole

Lafoole, outskirts of Mogadishu – The Chairman of the National Refugee and Displacement Agency, Mr. Liibaan Cabdi Cigaal, has made a supportive visit to the Daaru Asal camp in the Lafoole area, where heavy rains accompanied by strong winds have caused the deaths of four people and injuries to three others.

The Chairman, accompanied by the local administration of Lafoole and officials from the Banaadir and Lower Shabelle regions, visited the families affected by the disaster, expressing condolences to the relatives of those who passed away and showing support and solidarity.

Among those who died in this incident was a mother named Sahro Cabdi Maxamuud and her two children, while the fourth person was a young boy who was a neighbor of the family. Additionally, three other people were injured due to the heavy rains and winds.

Chairman Liibaan Cabdi Cigaal stated that the Agency is working hard to provide assistance and support to the families affected by the disaster, mentioning that awareness and warnings regarding the dangers posed by rains, winds, and climate change will be strengthened.

He pointed out that displaced people are particularly vulnerable to weather conditions, as many families live in makeshift shelters that cannot withstand heavy rains and winds.

For his part, the Chairman of the Lafoole local administration, Xuseen Xasan Diinle, thanked the Chairman for his visit and the support he showed to the affected families, calling on the Federal Government of Somalia and humanitarian organizations to participate in the relief efforts for those affected by the rains and winds.

The Chairman's visit is part of the efforts of the National Refugee and Displaced Persons Agency to protect the lives of vulnerable people, to assist families affected by natural disasters, and to raise awareness in the community to prevent losses resulting from climate conditions.