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In #Galinsoor, #Galmudug, yesterday, to visit the #SRCS/#BishaCas clinic, supported by @ICRCSomalia_ since 1998, and meet communities and district authorities. Also a nice road trip from #Galkayo...
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Millions in Somalia could be at risk as El Niño threatens severe flooding between October and January. With the Somali Red Crescent, @ICRCSomalia_ is preparing: reinforcing riverbanks, protecting water points, stocking health facilities and training volunteers.
Millions in Somalia could be at risk as El Ni\u00F1o threatens severe flooding between October and January. With the Somali Red Crescent, @ICRCSomalia_ is preparing: reinforcing riverbanks, protecting water points, stocking health facilities and training volunteers.

ALT Millions in Somalia could be at risk as El Ni\u00F1o threatens severe flooding between October and January. With the Somali Red Crescent, @ICRCSomalia_ is preparing: reinforcing riverbanks, protecting water points, stocking health facilities and training volunteers.

Millions in Somalia could be at risk as El Ni\u00F1o threatens severe flooding between October and January. With the Somali Red Crescent, @ICRCSomalia_ is preparing: reinforcing riverbanks, protecting water points, stocking health facilities and training volunteers to respond when floods hit.

ALT Millions in Somalia could be at risk as El Ni\u00F1o threatens severe flooding between October and January. With the Somali Red Crescent, @ICRCSomalia_ is preparing: reinforcing riverbanks, protecting water points, stocking health facilities and training volunteers to respond when floods hit.

Millions in Somalia could be at risk as El Ni\u00F1o threatens severe flooding between October and January. With the Somali Red Crescent, @ICRCSomalia_ is preparing: reinforcing riverbanks, protecting water points, stocking health facilities and training volunteers to respond when floods hit.

ALT Millions in Somalia could be at risk as El Ni\u00F1o threatens severe flooding between October and January. With the Somali Red Crescent, @ICRCSomalia_ is preparing: reinforcing riverbanks, protecting water points, stocking health facilities and training volunteers to respond when floods hit.

Millions in Somalia could be at risk as El Ni\u00F1o threatens severe flooding between October and January. With the Somali Red Crescent, @ICRCSomalia_ is preparing: reinforcing riverbanks, protecting water points, stocking health facilities and training volunteers to respond when floods hit.

ALT Millions in Somalia could be at risk as El Ni\u00F1o threatens severe flooding between October and January. With the Somali Red Crescent, @ICRCSomalia_ is preparing: reinforcing riverbanks, protecting water points, stocking health facilities and training volunteers to respond when floods hit.

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Iyadoo fatahaadaha #ElNino ay ku soo dhaw yihiin #Somalia, kumanaan qoys ayaa halis ugu jira in ay guryahooda waayaan, beeraleyduna dalagooda, oo ay cunto yari dhacdo sanadka soo socda. 📽️ Halkan ka eeg muuqaallada warbaahinta 👇🏽 ms.spr.ly/6014aalIG
Somalia: As El Niño floods loom, millions could face further hardship and hunger

Somalia: As El Niño floods loom, millions could face further hardship and hunger

Millions of people in Somalia could find themselves in the path of an impending disaster as climate experts warn that a record El Niño event is expected to strike between October and December.

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Heavy rain is forecast across many regions over the next few days, raising the risk of flash and localized flooding. With the ground already saturated and heavy rainfall upstream, further flooding is highly likely, and may be imminent. The Somali Red Crescent Society (#SRCS) together with the wider Red Cross Red Crescent Movement, is on the front line as a first responder. Its teams are reaching remote communities through dangerous terrain, where no other organization operates. #BishaCas #Deyr #ElNino #FloodAlert #AnticipatoryAction
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Heavy rains have also impacted IDP camps in #Galkayo, #Somalia, this week. Displaced people, already affected by conflict and drought, and living in poor conditions in floods-prone areas, are taking the hardest hit...
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River breakage in Maandheere in Middle Shebelle, #Somalia, is now closed with sand bags, thanks to the swift interventions of #SRCS/#BishaCas, with the support of @ICRCSomalia_. Local community response and reactivity are key to mitigate impact of #ElNiño floods.
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#ElNiño flooding and river breakage started in some areas in Middle Shebelle in #Somalia. #SRCS/#BishaCas teams, with the support of @ICRCSomalia_ already on the ground to dispatch sandbags to fix the breakage.
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El-Niño floods anticipatory action and preparedness all completed by @ICRC and #SRCS/#BishaCas in #Somalia. We did our utmost best to ensure we are ready. We prepared for the worst, and hope for the best...
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Happy to be hosted by @peterndoro on @channelafrica1 this morning to talk about the upcoming #ElNiño floods in #Somalia, the dramatic impact we foresee on vulnerable communities and how humunatiarian actors, including @ICRCSomalia_ and #SRCS/#Bishacas have been preparing for it.
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@channelafrica1Oct 14
[ON AIR] 🌧️ Millions of people in Somalia face the threat of severe flooding as a strong El Niño event could intensify seasonal rains between October and December. @peterndoro speaks to Antoine Grand, Head of Delegation for the ICRC in Somalia, about the risks of flooding along the Shabelle and Juba rivers, displacement and worsening food insecurity. #RiseAndShine #Somalia #ClimateChange
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"We live in a decade of war". In a wide-ranging conversation with @LuluGNavarro of @nytimes, Mirjana Spoljaric, ICRC president, discusses today’s conflicts, the importance of international humanitarian law (IHL), and the urgent need to preserve space for diplomacy and peace. Read the interview: ms.spr.ly/6013aqR8J Watch the full conversation on @nytimes’ YouTube channel.
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Rain on 8–9 October in Galkayo has raised concerns among displaced families in the Buulo-Bacalay and Bulo-Kontrol IDP sites, particularly over flooding, overflowing latrines, and contaminated water. In response, the Somali Red Crescent Society's Galkayo branch has launched a door-to-door awareness campaign. Run by trained community volunteers with support from community leaders, it is reaching 110 of the most vulnerable households. The campaign covers flood risks, preparedness, safe water and sanitation practices, and evacuation procedures. #ElNino #BishaCas #Preparedness
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Providing closure for grieving families starts with dignified management of the dead. In 2026, @ICRCSomalia_ trained 420 Somali Red Crescent (#BishaCas) staff, medical teams & health officials while providing body bags & PPE. Guidance also shared with communities ahead of #ElNino
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From @TheAthletic: A Chinese fitness influencer with over half a million social media followers has publicly apologised after images emerged of her sitting on the back of a bike in the final kilometres of the Berlin Marathon. nyti.ms/4i88V0x

Fitness influencer disqualified from Berlin Marathon after hitching ride on bike

Yuanyuan Sun, 30, finished the race in 4:53:46, what she said was a personal best.

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Ahead of expected #Elnino floods, @ICRC & Somali Red Crescent (#BishaCas) have prepositioned over 45’000kg of critical cargo including medical items & nutrition supplies to key hubs in #Somalia. Flood-prone areas like Jowhar and Beletweyne are also covered. #FloodPreparedness
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📍Somalia | Fighting in urban areas is taking a heavy toll on civilians in Baidoa. @AGrandICRC, head of delegation in @ICRCSomalia_ shares 👇🏽
\"We are deeply concerned by the impact of fighting in urban areas following heavy clashes in Baidoa, Somalia. Our teams report that 106 wounded people have been received in two public hospitals, while a further 42 wounded people have been received at private hospitals. The Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS) evacuated the injured and we continue working closely with them to support those affected. We urge all parties to take precautions to spare civilians.\u201D

ALT \"We are deeply concerned by the impact of fighting in urban areas following heavy clashes in Baidoa, Somalia. Our teams report that 106 wounded people have been received in two public hospitals, while a further 42 wounded people have been received at private hospitals. The Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS) evacuated the injured and we continue working closely with them to support those affected. We urge all parties to take precautions to spare civilians.\u201D

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As witnessed last week in #Jowhar, and discussed with them, Somali farmers in riverine areas face an acute dilemma ahead of forecasted El-Niño floods: plant and risk loosing everything, or not plant and have zero harvest... Food insecurity in #Somalia doomed to get worse...
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Heavy clashes again yesterday in #Baidoa. 106 wounded reported in the 2 public hospitals + 42 in private ones. #SRCS/#BishaCas supported evacuations of 23. @ICRC deeply concerned by impact of fighting in urban area & urges all parties to take precautions to spare civilians. #IHL
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Amid forecasts of a strong El Niño bringing above-average rainfall, flash floods, and riverine flooding to parts of Somalia, the #SRCS/#BishaCas, with support from #ICRCSomalia, is strengthening preparedness efforts. Key focus areas include boosting search and rescue capacities, early warning systems, and community evacuation readiness to protect lives and livelihoods in high-risk areas. These proactive steps aim to reduce the expected humanitarian impact on already vulnerable communities. #ElNino #Somalia #HumanitarianResponse
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In preparation for the anticipated El Niño floods, the Somali Red Crescent Society (#BishaCas) is stepping up with vital training for 72 participants, including 60 community-based volunteers. They are learning essential boat handling and rescue skills to respond to flood emergencies during El Niño. - 4 locations: Bardere, Kismayo, Jowhar, and Beletweyne - 9 boats #Somalia #FloodResponse #ElNino
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What is different from the last floods of 2023 in terms of preparedness and response? - Good news: we have better data and good lessons from the last crisis to learn from. - Bad news: far less funding/capacity. All humanitarian actors and authorities are on a shoestring...
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In #Jowhar this week, to assess level of anticipatory action, preparedness and contingency planning of @ICRCSomalia_ and #SRCS, together with authorities/communities, for the expected (super) El-Niño floods forecasted to hit #Somalia during the Deyr rainy season in Oct./Dec.
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In #Jowhar Regional Hospital yesterday, a lifeline medical facility in #Hishabelle & one of 4 @ICRC supported hospitals that provide trauma care in #Somalia. Support covers ER, OT, surgical ward, lab, X-ray & pharmacy. Close to 400 patients with weapon-wounds treated this year.
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