Flooding in Somalia has affected nearly one million people, with more than 400,000 forced from their homes, the United Nations says.
The UN’s office for humanitarian affairs also says that 24 people have died.
It adds that there is a high risk of disease spreading as people crowd together in temporary shelters.
The worst-hit place was Beledweyne, 85% of which was inundated after the Shabelle river burst its banks last week.
“The flooding here has affected the entire city… People are very worried about their safety,” resident Hassan Elmi told the AP news agency.
“The government forces are helping some people, but those who are too weak or old need more help because they cannot wade through these flooded streets because the water is moving too fast.”
Source: BBC
