Somalia issues emergency alert over El Nino flood ris
Somalia has issued an emergency alert for communities in flood-prone areas, anticipating heavy rainfall from a 'Super El Nino' during the October-December Deyr rainy season. The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) warns of severe risks along the Jubba and Shabelle river basins, as the country already struggles with compounding climate shocks and ongoing conflict.
Why it matters
This situation poses a significant humanitarian threat to Somalia, potentially leading to widespread displacement, loss of life, and further exacerbating existing crises in a region highly vulnerable to climate change and instability.
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Somalia issues emergency alert over El Nino flood risk
The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) announced on Sunday that the country has entered the Deyr rainy season, with heavy rainfall expected across several regions.
People wade through a submerged street on a residential area in Beledweyne city of Hiran region. The highest threat for flash floods and river overflowing is centered along the Jubba and Shabelle river basins, as well as low-lying central and southern regions. (File Photo / AFP)
MOGADISHU - Somalia has issued an emergency alert to communities living in flood-prone areas as it strengthens early warning and evacuation measures ahead of potential heavy rains and flooding linked to El Nino.
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