- Jubbaland state in Somalia has seen heavy rains, trapping thousands of people in flooded areas.
- The Luuq district is encircled by water, rescue partners and the government are attempting to free them.
- After recovering from one of the worst droughts in four decades, the nation is currently seeing more rain than usual.
Jubbaland state in Somalia has seen heavy rains, trapping thousands of people in flooded areas, according to the UN’s humanitarian organization.
In a statement, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (Ocha) stated that the state’s riverine areas have experienced flooding due to the Juba River’s increased water levels caused by the month-long heavy rains.
Floods in Somalia
The Luuq district is encircled by water, trapping 2,400 people, and rescue partners and the government are attempting to free them.
According to an earlier statement from Ocha, since last month, there have been flash floods throughout Somalia that have resulted in at least 14 deaths and 47,000 displaced people.
The floods, which also hit the South-West and Hirshabelle states, caused extensive damage, according to Somalia’s Minister of Information, Daud Aweis. He said that the situation was dire and made an appeal for help.
After recovering from one of the worst droughts in four decades, the nation is currently seeing more rain than usual.
There is a significant chance of flooding, especially in the southwest Gedo region, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization.
