Managing Somalia’s Surface and Groundwater Resources for a Resilient Future
Somalia’s surface and groundwater resources are under threat due to climate change and population growth. The unavailability of permanent streams and the country’s arid climate mean that the only source of water in most of Somalia is groundwater, with the exception of the basins of the two perennial rivers, Juba and Shabelle. Groundwater is used as drinking water by almost 95 percent of the population. Poor management of water resources is responsible for the depletion of surface and groundwater resources. Therefore, the conjunctive use of surface and groundwater is a key strategy in water supply management that must be implemented to enhance water resources development, management, and conservation within a basin. This study aims to assess and investigate the effectiveness of the conjunctive use of surface water and groundwater for better utilization and management of water resources.
Managing Somalia’s Surface and Groundwater Resources for a Resilient Future