At least seven people die as heavy rains leave waist-high floodwaters in Somalia’s capital
- Heavy rains caused flooding in Mogadishu on Friday night, resulting in at least seven fatalities and severe infrastructure damage.
- The floods followed an eight-hour period of rainfall exceeding 115 mm, which overwhelmed drainage systems amid a growing urban population.
- Floodwaters left waist-high levels in neighborhoods, collapsed nine houses, cut off six major roads, halted public transport, and temporarily disrupted airport operations.
- Resident Mohamed Hassan reported that they endured the entire night exposed on rooftops, feeling the biting cold, and he mentioned that some elderly individuals were still trapped without having had breakfast.
- Rescue efforts continued as officials warned the death toll could rise and flash floods were predicted in other Somali regions, reflecting the country's history of extreme climate shocks.
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7 People Killed, 9 Houses Collapsed By 'Severe' Flooding On Friday
The 5 Worst Hurricanes In The History Of The USA (1:57) A combination of heavy flooding with a major city's failed draining system has tragically cost seven people their lives. Sadly, the death toll may not even be finalized yet.According to the Associated Press, at least seven people were killed by severe flooding in the city of Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. Mogadishu has a population of over 2.7 million, making it the largest city in the …
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