At least seven people have died, and major roads cut

At least seven people have died, and major roads cut off after heavy rains led to flooding in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu on Friday night due to an overwhelmed drainage system and a growing urban population

ByOMAR FARUK Associated PressMay 10, 2025, 9:19 AM1:17People stand on top of a flooded building following a heavy downpour, in Mogadishu, Somalia, Saturday, May 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Farah Abdi Warsameh)The Associated Press

MOGADISHU, Somalia -- At least seven people have died and major roads were cut off after heavy rains led to flooding in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, on Friday night due to an overwhelmed drainage system and a growing urban population.

The regional Говорителят на администрацията Абдинасир Хирси Айдъл сподели пред Асошиейтед прес в събота, че избавителните старания не престават.

„ Смъртният брой може да се увеличи, защото дъждовете бяха тежки и продължиха няколко часа, с цел да претърпят девет къщи да се срутен в разнообразни квартали, а най-малко шест съществени...

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