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Flooding risks and impacts in Somalia

Overview

The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) initially issued warnings that 29 districts across 14 regions were at high risk of riverine and flash flooding during the 2026 Deyr rainy season. This risk was attributed to heavy rainfall in Somalia and the Ethiopian highlands, potentially driven by Super El Niño conditions.

Following these warnings, heavy rainfall in Mogadishu triggered widespread flash flooding that paralyzed public transport and disrupted essential services. The flooding impacted the Ariif Health Centre, an International Rescue Committee (IRC)-supported facility, with teams assessing the damage. Forecasters maintain a high probability of above-normal rainfall through December, raising concerns that if the Juba and Shabelle rivers break their banks, significant devastation could occur in various towns and villages.

Entities

Somali Disaster Management Agency · Mogadishu · Shabelle River · Somalia · Ethiopia

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Somalia flash floods trigger Super El Niño warnings

    Flash floods in Mogadishu, Somalia, driven by Super El Niño, have disrupted transport and health services, prompting emergency warnings for 29 districts across 14 regions.

  2. 7 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Somalia identifies 29 districts at high risk of Deyr season flooding

    Somalia's Disaster Management Agency has warned 29 districts are at high risk of riverine and flash flooding during the 2026 Deyr season, potentially driven by Super El Niño conditions.

Sources

axadletimes.com · entebbenews.net · hiiraan.com · yubanet.com