MOGADISHU – The National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Centre of the Somalia Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) issued a weekly advisory on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, as part of strategic efforts to enhance national water security and protect lives. The forecast predicts moderate to heavy rainfall across various regions.
According to forecasts supported by hydrological maps, the week ending May 5, 2026, will see heavy rainfall between 50 and 80 mm in Gedo, Bay, Bakool, Lower and Middle Juba, Lower and Middle Shabelle, and Banadir.
The technical report issued by the National Centre noted that other areas in Togdheer, Waqooyi Galbeed, Sool, Sanaag, Nugaal, Mudug, Galgaduud, and Hiiraan will experience rainfall between 20 and 50 mm during the current “Gu” season.
The Agency specifically warned of flash flood risks in designated areas including Lower and Middle Juba, Gedo, Bay, and Lower and Middle Shabelle, emphasizing the need for urgent preventive measures in these high-risk zones.
The National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Centre alerted to the continuous rise in water levels of the Shabelle River, warning of potential riverine flooding if rainfall exceeds the river’s capacity, especially in areas with weakened embankments.
The Agency issued advisory tips to citizens near valleys and coastal areas, urging them to exercise maximum caution and avoid crossing rushing water paths to ensure their safety from waves and sweeping floods that could threaten lives and property.
In parallel institutional action, the National Disaster Management Coordination Committee (NDMCC) held a high-level meeting in Mogadishu on Wednesday to discuss the implications of these forecasts, emphasizing the need to accelerate emergency response plans and coordinate relief efforts among all partners.
Committee members discussed ways to enhance institutional integration to ensure efficient and transparent delivery of humanitarian aid, noting that joint coordination is essential for overcoming challenges posed by overlapping drought and flood phenomena.
The committee concluded by adopting practical recommendations aimed at developing field monitoring mechanisms and activating joint operations rooms to provide an immediate and decisive response to emergencies resulting from expected weather fluctuations.
These integrated government actions aim to enhance societal resilience against natural crises, with investments in early warning systems and institutional readiness serving as the fundamental pillar for sustainable development and protecting national gains amidst global climate transformations.
Relying on accurate early warnings and swift response in Somalia provides a “shield of safety” against nature’s volatility; prior knowledge of danger is halfway to survival. This harmony between scientific monitoring and unified institutional action paves the way for a future where communities coexist with climate challenges through awareness and capability, ensuring that lives are preserved and human dignity guides all relief and reconstruction efforts.
