The DC of Mahaday, Eastern Middle Shabelle, Salah Ahmed reports of an increased presence of Al-Shabaab in the district, and mentions the displacement of the local population due to Al-Shabaab presence and also due to flooding of the river banks.
DC also mentions the increasing health concerns that led to the death of children due to diseases. Overall, situation is getting worse in Eastern Middle Shabelle & the DC mentions how the government that claims to rule the district (Hirshabelle) has done nothing to assist the people except for Igu Sawir and giving one time portion of food for 600-700 people.