{"id":10464,"date":"2026-10-17T09:36:18","date_gmt":"2026-10-17T09:36:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sodma.gov.so\/eng\/?p=10464"},"modified":"2026-10-18T09:50:05","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T09:50:05","slug":"sodma-warns-public-of-flood-risks-associated-with-el-nino-rains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sodma.gov.so\/eng\/sodma-warns-public-of-flood-risks-associated-with-el-nino-rains\/","title":{"rendered":"SoDMA Warns Public of Flood Risks Associated with El Ni\u00f1o Rains"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>MOGADISHU, Somalia:<\/strong> The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has issued a public safety warning about the risk of flooding associated with El Ni\u00f1o-related rainfall, urging communities across Somalia to remain vigilant and take precautionary measures to protect lives and property.<\/p>\n<p>SoDMA advises the public to avoid flood-prone areas, exercise extra caution during periods of heavy rainfall, and strictly follow official safety guidance and instructions issued by the relevant authorities.<\/p>\n<p>The Agency also urges communities to remain alert to potential flood risks and prepare for emergencies by prioritizing safety and taking appropriate precautions to reduce exposure to dangerous conditions.<\/p>\n<p>SoDMA emphasizes that public awareness and cooperation are essential to minimizing the impact of flooding and protecting vulnerable communities.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10465\" src=\"https:\/\/sodma.gov.so\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/853487025_1103076195465438_5132591460058976316_n-256x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"256\" height=\"300\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10466\" src=\"https:\/\/sodma.gov.so\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/855896602_1781009423107884_1281079788229241905_n-256x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"256\" height=\"300\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10467\" src=\"https:\/\/sodma.gov.so\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/853935492_2310137673160460_4480245051590609263_n-256x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"256\" height=\"300\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10468\" src=\"https:\/\/sodma.gov.so\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/854640023_1854032008917977_5836240013716912485_n-256x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"256\" height=\"300\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10469\" src=\"https:\/\/sodma.gov.so\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/853736746_1895062491874804_6647733282075900372_n-256x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"256\" height=\"300\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10470\" src=\"https:\/\/sodma.gov.so\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/854781710_1130593522802382_3601232439032126654_n-256x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"256\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MOGADISHU, Somalia: The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has issued a public safety warning about the risk of flooding associated with El Ni\u00f1o-related rainfall, urging communities across Somalia to remain vigilant and take precautionary measures to protect lives and property. 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