River floods in Ethiopia’s Somali Region leave farming families facing ruin and children out of school
(ERGO)– More than 2,800 students in Qallaafe zone in Ethiopia’s Somali Region have been out of school since April after flooding from the Shabelle River forced families from their homes and destroyed schools, farms, businesses, and water sources. The floods closed 18 free primary and secondary schools in Qallaafe and surrounding villages in Shabelle zone, leaving... The post River floods in Ethiop
More than 2,800 students in Qallaafe zone, Ethiopia's Somali Region, have been out of school since April due to flooding from the Shabelle River that displaced families and destroyed educational facilities.
What was announced
- Flooding has closed 18 primary and secondary schools in Qallaafe and surrounding villages.
- Over 5,000 households have been affected, with around 1,600 families displaced across 33 villages.
- Displaced families are struggling to survive, with many drinking contaminated floodwater.
Context
The flooding began on April 15, breaching barriers built by residents to protect their homes and farms.
“The children are frustrated because their education has stopped.”
Why this matters: This situation highlights the severe impact of natural disasters on education and livelihoods in the Somali Region.
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(ERGO) – More than 2,800 students in Qallaafe zone in Ethiopia’s Somali Region have been out of school since April after flooding from the Shabelle River forced families from their homes and destroyed schools, farms, businesses, and water sources.
The floods closed 18 free primary and secondary schools in Qallaafe and surrounding villages in Shabelle zone, leaving children facing an uncertain future.
Among those affected is Omar Sheikh Abdi Khayre, who fled from Shubo village to nearby Goobyaal area after floodwaters swept through his community.
Three of his children attending Shubo Primary and Intermediate School have not returned to class since the disaster struck in April. There is no school where they are currently living.
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