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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Somali authorities reported that at least seven people died as a result of torrential rains and consequent floods that from Friday to Saturday devastated the capital of that African country, Mogadishu. Rainfall forced more than 200 families to move. It was reported that nine houses were destroyed and six roads were severely damaged. In eight hours about 115 millimetres of rain fell. Areas of Aden Abdulle airport were also affected, although flig…
Heavy rains cause flooding in Somali capital, killing seven
In Pictures At least seven people have died, and main roads were cut off after heavy rains led to flooding in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu. The regional administration spokesperson, Abdinasir Hirsi Idle, said on Saturday that rescue efforts were continuing. “The death toll could rise because the…
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