Somali Flash Floods

This is due to Somali population increase and continuing lack of preparation mechanisms, and they may be exemplified by meteorological reasons as well.

The floods that shock the southeastern part of the nation are a result of the Gu rains that fall each year.

This rainfall makes farming easier, bringing nutrients for crop growth, and for wildlife to subsidize on.

In recent years, with population increases, more people are forced to live in the lower floodplain areas, and thus, are more susceptible to damage and loss of life by the flooding.

[5] In addition, flood relief channels that were managed by the government are now in disarray following the start of the Somali Civil War.

These flood relief channels, specifically the ones near the Jubba and Shabelle river valleys, are inoperable and not protecting their respective areas.

In 2007, combined efforts of organizations such as the United Nations, the Somalia Water and Land Information Management Project, the European Union, and many others suggested a new early warning system to help detect floods earlier to allow for evacuation and cover.

[5] The early warning system, which would have allowed more time for evacuation and preparedness proved to be costly, and was difficult to manage successfully in the area.

Due to Somalia's current political situation, assistance is often difficult to acquire out of fear of the anarchy in the nation.

The fear of the political system and lack of funding often restricts any ideas for controlling the outcomes of the flooding.