Beledweyn, (SONNA) – For the third day in a row, rescue operations are ongoing in Beledweyn town of Hiiraan region, Somalia. The National Armed Forces have evacuated many residents from neighborhoods that have been isolated due to flooding.
Moderate to heavy rains are expected in the northeast regions and there is a risk of flooding, Somali Water and Land Information Management under Food and Agricultural Organization (FAOSWALIM) warns and informs the residents and the government about the situation. The Shabelle River burst its banks at Beledweyn of the Hiiraan region on 10 May leading to widespread flooding.
