Somalia: Shabelle River: Climate Update and Riverine Flood Risk Advisory (Digniin) - Deyr 2026 Flood Advisory No. 4 (26 October 2026)

Country: Somalia Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Please refer to the attached file. Observed Rainfall Rain returned to the Shabelle catchment from 23 October. Satellite estimates show about 19 mm on average over the catchment above Belet Weyne during 19–26 October, nearly all of it in the past three days. Since the start of the month (1–24 October), 200–500 mm has fallen over Hiraan, Galgaduud and the Gode–Kelafo area, more than six times normal in places. River Levels Belet Weyne reached the moderate flood risk level (6.50 m) this morning at 6.56 m, after risin