Besides causing loss of human lives, severe drought in Somalia has affected over half a million livestock population and has led to large-scale displacements in the region. The situation was alarming as 4.3 million people are estimated to be affected by the drought. As many as 271, 000 have abandoned their homes in search of water, food, and pasture.
Mohamud Ali in Galgadud region, said his 50 goats and 17 cows have died due to hot weather and lack of vegetation. I lost all my livelihood because almost all my animals died due to the drought”, he said. Further cattle prices have also crashed in the market, bringing more problems for the pastoralists. Abdi Ali, an elderly pastoralist in Dhusamareb district Galmudug state of Somalia said before the drought the price of a camel was over $800 and now it is less than $250.