South West State steps up El Niño preparations amid flood fears
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BAIDOA, Somalia — Authorities in Somalia’s South West state have stepped up preparations for possible flooding as seasonal rains linked to El Niño are expected to begin in the coming days, officials said.
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8 October 2026 · 12:33–12:34 UTC
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South West State steps up El Niño preparations amid flood fears
Authorities in Somalia’s South West state have stepped up preparations for possible flooding lin…
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South West strengthens preparations for expected floods
The South West Administration of Somalia is strengthening preparations to mitigate the effects of El Niño and floods, with rains expected to begin…
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