CAP Alert · Actual

Moderate to Heavy rain Over parts of Hiran and Middle Shabelle

Ongoing: Flash Food
Moderate severity
Urgency Expected
Severity Moderate
Certainty Likely
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 19 Oct 2026 18:14
  • Effective 19 Oct 2026 18:00
  • Onset 19 Oct 2026 21:00
  • Expires 20 Oct 2026 06:00
Severity
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Heavy Rainfall Expected in Middle Shabelle and Parts of Hiraan, Including Budbud, Moqokori, Maxaas, Webxo and Buulo Burte. Stay Alert!

Response

Avoid

Area

Budbud, Moqokori, Maxaas, Webxo, Buulo Burte

Event description

Heavy rainfall is expected to affect parts of Middle Shabelle and Hiraan regions, particularly Budbud, Moqokori, Maxaas, Webxo, Buulo Burte, and surrounding areas. The anticipated rainfall may be accompanied by thunderstorms and could result in localized flash flooding, water accumulation in low-lying areas, and disruptions to transportation and daily activities. Residents in the affected areas are advised to remain vigilant and follow official weather updates and early warning information.

Instructions

Residents of Middle Shabelle and the affected areas of Hiraan are advised to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions against heavy rainfall and possible flash flooding. Avoid crossing flooded roads, seasonal streams, and low-lying areas. Keep children and livestock away from flood-prone locations, and move to safer ground if flooding threatens. Motorists should exercise caution, while local authorities and communities are encouraged to strengthen preparedness measures. Continue monitoring official weather forecasts and warnings issued by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change.