MOGADISHU (Halbeeg News) – Somalis were on Wednesday put on high alert over the possibility of floods and storms in several parts of the country.
The rains and storms are expected hit the country throughout this week.
In a statement, the country’s national multi-hazard early warning centre warned the nation to expect more rainfall along the coastline and the level of Shebeelle and Jubba rivers to increase as Ethiopian highlands experience heavy rains.
The centre issues warning of flash floods that could hit towns along Shabelle and Jubba rivers. Among the towns are Beledweyne, Jowhar, Afgoye.
The centre says the heavy rains could bring strong winds, waves which could have effect on fishermen along country’s coast areas.
In June, Somali government set up new national disaster early warning centre which was designed to help Somalia predict disasters.
Khadar Sheikh Mohamed was appointed to be the director of the centre.
The centre opened is funded by Saudi Arabia through the United Nations’ World Food Programme.
This year alone, the horn of Africa nation has already suffered from flooding and a locust invasion.
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