ENVIRONMENT AND DISASTERS

MOGADISHU — At least 29 people have been killed and more than 850,000 displaced due to flooding triggered by heavy rains in Somalia, according to the country’s disaster management authorities. Mohamud Moallim Abdulle, Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), said that more than 305,000 people have been displaced …

MOGADISHU — The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations on Friday warned of a high risk of severe flooding in Somalia in the next three days, putting thousands of people at immediate risk as river levels in parts of the country continue to rise. FAO’s Somalia Water …

MOGADISHU — For weeks, forecasts have warned of increased rains due to El Niño this season, with a 90 per cent chance it will trigger severe flooding in the Horn of Africa. In Somalia, where the planting season just started, farmers have barely recovered from one of the harshest droughts …

GARBAHAREY — Garbaharey district in the Gedo Region has been ravaged by flash floods, resulting in the tragic loss of at least two lives and leaving several people injured. Governor Iman Adow Kaarshe confirmed the dire situation, expressing deep concern over the impact of the ongoing downpour. Bridges within the …

MOGADISHU — Last night a devastating fire ripped through a market in Howlwadaag District, Mogadishu. The market, situated behind Hotel Wehliye, was a vibrant and bustling place where people of all walks of life came to buy and sell goods. The market provided the community with an array of products,, …

BELEDWEYNE — The Ugas Khalifa Airport in Beledweyne town was temporarily closed on Friday due to the El Niño heavy rains that occurred in the town on Thursday night, according to officials. Hirshabelle State aviation authorities reported that the rains from the previous night led to water accumulation on the …

MOGADISHU — The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said it is ready to support Somalia in tackling floods ahead of a rare “super El Nino” in the country. “IOM Somalia is currently deploying teams in the field and is getting ready to provide emergency assistance across the country and start …

MOGADISHU — Somali youth have launched a campaign against the littering of plastic waste on the beaches of the capital, Mogadishu, infusing vitality into marine ecosystems that support livelihoods. This initiative for environmental protection began at Mogadishu’s Liido beach in the Abdiaziz district two years ago. It started with only …

MOGADISHU — The Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has affirmed that the federal government has prepared a response plan to the anticipated El Niño, which is likely to bring heavy rainfall during the rainy season between October and December in Somalia. During his visit to the Somali Disaster Management …

MOGADISHU — The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations said on Friday that it requires 11.8 million U.S. dollars to ramp up mitigation measures, including mapping out flood-prone areas, ahead of a rare “super El Nino” in Somalia. Etienne Peterschmitt, FAO’s representative to Somalia, said funds will …