Heavy rainfall over recent weeks has caused widespread flooding in various countries of East Africa. Fatalities, displacements and material damages have all been reported in areas of Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya,…
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has reported that over 460,000 people have been affected by devastating floods in Somalia since March this year. Most…
At least 20 people have lost their lives after sudden flash floods in the district of Bardhere, situated on the Jubba River in the Jubaland State of Somalia. The Jubba…
A study led by researchers from Brown University in the US has found that melting ice from glaciers can lead to droughts and floods in East Africa and Indonesia. With…
Humanitarian organisations in Somalia report that flooding along the Shabelle River has forced thousands of families from their homes. Two young children reportedly died in the floods. Non-governmental organization African…
In a recent report the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA) said that flooding across Somalia has affected about 400,000 people and displaced 101,300 in 14…
The Somali Red Crescent Society (Somali RC) reports that at least 9 children have died after heavy rainfall caused the collapse of a house in Mogadishu, capital of Somalia. Heavy…
At least 8 people have died as a result of Tropical Storm Gati, which made landfall in Somalia on 22 November. Tropical Cyclone Gati made landfall in Somalia on 22…
Flooding has worsened in Somalia in the last few days, with over 200,000 people now affected. In an update of 16 November, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian…
Recent flooding in Somalia has left 4 people dead and 13,000 displaced, according to the UN. In a report of 11 November, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian…
Further flooding has struck in parts of Somalia, with over 10,000 people affected in South West State over the last few days. Wide areas of the country have seen unusually…
The United Nations reports that heavy rainfall in Somalia triggered a new wave of flooding, affecting more than 100,000 people, and causing at least 4 fatalities. In a report of…
Heavy rain and flooding have caused more problems in Somalia, this time in the capital Mogadishu. The city recorded heavy rain from 10 to 11 May. According to WMO figures,…
Over 200,000 people have been displaced by recent flooding in Somalia, according to the United Nations, with more rain expected in the Juba and Shabelle river basins. In a report…
Heavy rain has affected wide areas of Somalia since 20 April, causing rivers to rise and flash flooding. According to reports from the United Nations, tens of thousands of people…
Deadly flash flooding has struck in eastern Ethiopia, with flooding also reported in southern areas. Flash flooding has affected parts of neighbouring Somalia over the last few days. Authorities warn…
