Unprecedented Flooding Hits Beledweyne, FAO Calls for Urgent Aid

Beledweyne – The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) has reported that Beledweyne town is currently experiencing unprecedented flooding, attributed to heavy rains in the country. The catastrophic floods have resulted in extensive damage, affecting infrastructure and agriculture.

According to Somali National News Agency, the floods have destroyed over 24,318 buildings, 562 km of roads, and 14,697 hectares of farmland. The organization highlighted the dire need for swift and increased humanitarian support to address the significant challenges and assist the affected population in Beledweyne.