The Commissioner of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mr. Mahmoud Ma’allin Abdulle, received George Conway, Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Humanitarian Coordinator for Somalia, at the Agency’s headquarters.

The meeting focused on the humanitarian situation in Somalia and preparedness for the potential impacts of Super El Niño. Both sides emphasized the importance of strengthening coordination among government institutions and humanitarian partners involved in flood prevention, preparedness, and response.

The discussions also highlighted the need to accelerate the preparation and delivery of humanitarian assistance to vulnerable communities living in high-risk areas, strengthening preparedness and reducing the potential impact of flooding during the upcoming Deyr rainy season.

The Commissioner thanked the United Nations for its continued support to Somalia and called on all humanitarian organizations and stakeholders to work together to strengthen preparedness for the Deyr rains and associated risks.