Somali Drought

A Somali soldier provides security as newly displaced Somalis gather at camp in the
Garasbaley area on the outskirts of Mogadihsu, Somalia, March 28, 2017. Drought-
stricken families facing a hunger crisis are on the move, trying to reach international aid
agencies that cannot distribute food in areas under control of al-Shabab, Somalia’s
homegrown Islamic extremist rebels who are affiliated to al-Qaida.

1. What do you see? Make a list of details that stand out to you.

 Dry
 Hot
 Dusty
 Cracked Earth
 No water
2. What do you think is happening in this image? What makes you say that?

Drought is a dangerous situation that reduces one's quality of life. It is classified

as a natural catastrophe with negative consequences. Droughts typically occur
when a region's water supply is depleted. This is mostly attributed to lower
rainfall. Droughts have also been shown to be lethal to both humans and
animals.

Furthermore, drought is the riskiest situation for a farmer. Since they do not have
an adequate supply of water, their crops wilt. This becomes a source of concern
since it is their only source of revenue. Furthermore, drought causes a slew of
other issues for the world and humanity.

Drought is caused by a variety of factors. Deforestation is one of the primary

causes. When there are no leaves, the water on the ground evaporates more
quickly. Similarly, it reduces the ability of the soil to retain water, causing
evaporation. Furthermore, less trees equal less runoff, which inevitably results in
drought.

3. What does this image make you wonder?

This image makes me sad, and wonder how hard life must be living with Drought.
I just can’t imagine life without water. Water is the basic necessity for the
functioning of all life forms that exist on earth. It is safe to say that water is the
reason behind earth being the only planet to support life. This universal solvent is
one of the major resources we have on this planet. It is impossible for life to
function without water. After all, it makes for almost 70% of the earth. I Just can’t
imagine life without water. And I hope that this dangerous situations would be
solve.