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Green flood alert in Somalia

On 16/09/2026, a flood started in Somalia, lasting until 18/09/2026 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 0 displaced .

In plain language

A low-level flood alert was issued for parts of Somalia between September 16 and 18, 2026. This was a minor event where no one was reported injured or forced to leave their homes.

What is a flood? A flood occurs when water overflows onto land that is normally dry. This can happen when heavy rain falls quickly or when rivers rise above their banks. If the ground cannot soak up the extra water fast enough, it begins to flow across streets and fields instead of staying in place.

Always stay away from moving water and never try to walk or drive through flooded areas, even if the water looks shallow.

Location
Somalia
Started
Wed, 16 Sep 2026
Last updated
2026-09-20 04:23
Severity
โ—โ—โ—‹โ—‹โ—‹ (2/5)
Confidence
60/100

This is a machine-assembled event record, not an official warning. For emergencies follow your national meteorological service and local authorities.

Timeline

09-18 11:56
Detected via GDACS feed โ€” Green flood alert in Somaliaโ€” GDACS

Sources

GDACSTier 1 ยท Official

Disaster alerts sourced from GDACS (Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System) โ€” European Union, CC BY 4.0.

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