MOGADISHU, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) -- The UN humanitarian agency confirmed on Wednesday that at least six people were killed and homes and infrastructure including livelihoods were destroyed after a tropical storm named Pawan made landfall in northern Somalia.
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said Pawan made landfall on Dec. 6, bringing moderate to heavy rainfall, strong winds and flash floods to parts of Bari and Nugaal regions of Puntland.
"The authorities estimate that 5,400 households (32,400 people) have lost livelihoods, 800 households (4,800 people) have been displaced from their homes and six people were killed," OCHA said in its latest update on the tropical storm.
It said farms, houses, roads, and infrastructure have been destroyed or damaged mainly in Eyl, Bandarbayla, Caluula and Laasqoray districts.
According to the UN agency, the affected people need food assistance, clean water, shelter and non-food items, such as mosquito nets, children's clothing, and hygiene kits.
It said humanitarian partners on the ground are assessing the damage and providing immediate assistance to the affected people, noting that the storm has dissipated but rains may continue in Puntland and Somaliland.
