Heavy rains and floods in ogaden Regions(Shabele and Afdher)

The level of Wabishebele River has started to rise due to heavy localized rainfall — and will require close monitoring in the event that serious flooding occurs ,WFP reports that some flooding has already begun in Afder zone and reportedly led to a number of livestock deaths. A joint UN mission comprising OCHA, UNICEF, WFP and UNDSS visited the affected areas. Some small floods also occurred in the lower basin of the river in Gode zone but with no negative impact on livelihoods so far.
Meanwhile, the floods have rendered some roads impassable—commercial trucks are presently stranded in Degehabur unable to leave the area for delivery to other parts of the Ogaden region.The situation is being monitored closely by international agencies .

The regional government, with support from partners, has developed a multi-sectoral flood contingency plan with which humanitarian response will be coordinated.

furthermore, the heavy rains received between 12 and 14 October, particularly in Mustahil, Gode, Denan, Elkere, Charati, Guradamole, East Imi, West Imi, Dolo Ado, and Filtu woredas, have relieved the severe water shortages in the area, leading to the termination of water scarcities.

Source ReliefWeb
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Ogaden people solidarity forum(OPSF)
http://ogadenforum.blogspot.com/