Boreholes are the strategic water sources and provide the most reliable water supply during periods of drought. Their operations are hampered by lack of sufficient water distribution facilities and poor condition of the equipment. Works at boreholes will mainly involve rehabilitation and expansion of the...
Pans are usually located in the grazing areas and along transhumance routes. Pans allow extended use of wet season grazing areas before livestock is moved to areas near permanent water sources. This activity will involve desalting additional 3000m3 for each pan to increase the total capacity...
Berkads are located in strategic grazing areas without permanent water sources. The berkads collect surface run-off during the rainy season and are also used for storing water brought by tankers during the dry periods. A major constraint faced by humanitarian agencies during drought response in...
In 2014 ten shallow wells were rehabilitated in six villages of Shabelle and Qorahay regions. Local people dug the wells without proper aprons and no animal troughs and the good lining are not constructed according to the standard. The sanitation was very poor. Small children come...
