By Nuh Mohamed - Reporter
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Somalia, 3 April 2026 – Somalia’s National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) distributed food aid to 1,000 vulnerable families in Hudur district of Bakool region on Thursday, as authorities step up efforts to respond to worsening drought conditions.
The beneficiaries included low-income households, people with disabilities and recently displaced families affected by deteriorating humanitarian conditions in the area.
According to SoDMA, the aid consisted of various food items aimed at easing pressure on communities facing prolonged dry conditions and food shortages.
The distribution was attended by local authorities of Bakool region and district of Hudur, who welcomed the support amid increasing hardship across the district.
Local authorities said the assistance comes at a critical time as many residents struggle with limited access to food and basic services due to the ongoing drought.
The intervention forms part of broader national efforts to support vulnerable populations as humanitarian needs rise across drought-affected areas.
Somalia is among the countries hardest hit by recurring drought in the Horn of Africa, with millions of people facing acute food insecurity in recent years.