Flood waters flowed through the Somali town of Beledweyne on Sunday after heavy rains pounding East Africa caused the Shebelle River to burst its banks.
The inhabitants of Beledweyne, situated in the heart of Somalia, have used the river as a lifeline for generations. But with the onset of severe seasonal rains, the overflowing Shebelle brought a deluge which engulfed the town
Families are compelled to seek refuge in higher areas as the flood waters surged through the streets. The Somali government had pre-emptively issued warnings about the torrential rains urging residents to flee to higher ground.
Source:
Rédaction Africanews
