13/12/2025
**OFFICIAL SITUATION REPORT ON WATER SHORTAGES
Baraawe District β Lower Shabelle Region**
Issued by:
KAYDO Organization β Lower Shabelle Regional Office
Date: 15 December 2025
Location: Baraawe District, Lower Shabelle Region
Sector: WASH / Emergency Response
1. Introduction
The Lower Shabelle Regional Office of KAYDO Organization hereby presents this official situation report on the worsening water shortage affecting communities in Baraawe District, Lower Shabelle Region.
This report is based on field assessments and data collected by KAYDO staff operating in the region. Although the official dry season has not yet begun, water scarcity is already being experienced at alarming levels, significantly affecting livelihoods and access to basic services.
2. Most Affected Areas
The water shortage has particularly affected the following locations under Baraawe District:
Ababaay
Bunqabe
Qoorey
These areas are currently facing severe water shortages, impacting household consumption, livestock, and daily livelihoods.
3. Current Situation
Severe water scarcity: Traditional water sources have significantly reduced or completely dried up.
Rising prices: The cost of water and other basic services has increased sharply.
Decline in basic services: Hygiene, health, and livestock-related services are being adversely affected.
Early onset: The situation has emerged earlier than expected, indicating a potentially escalating humanitarian crisis.
4. Impact on Communities
The water shortage is having a direct and disproportionate impact on:
Public health and sanitation conditions
Women and children, who are traveling longer distances to access water
Vulnerable households and internally displaced persons (IDPs)
Livelihood sustainability and food security
5. Analysis and Assessment
The Lower Shabelle Regional Office of KAYDO Organization assesses the current situation as an early warning indicator of a potential humanitarian emergency if immediate action is not taken.
6. Recommendations and Call for Action
KAYDO Organization, through its Lower Shabelle Regional Office, urgently recommends:
1. Immediate emergency water supply interventions
2. Rehabilitation and reactivation of boreholes and water points
3. Community hygiene and WASH awareness campaigns
4. Strong coordination with government authorities, local partners, and international humanitarian actors
7. Conclusion
The water shortage in Baraawe District has reached a critical level requiring immediate humanitarian intervention. Failure to address the situation promptly may lead to a broader humanitarian crisis.
KAYDO Organization stands ready to lead and support emergency response efforts in collaboration with all relevant stakeholders.
Issued by:
KAYDO Organization
Lower Shabelle Regional Office
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