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<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="https://meteosomalia.so/cap-alert-style.xsl"?><cap:alert xmlns:cap="urn:oasis:names:tc:emergency:cap:1.2"><cap:identifier>urn:oid:2.49.0.1.706.123.2026.10.16.17.24.0</cap:identifier><cap:sender>Forecast.section@moecc.gov.so</cap:sender><cap:sent>2026-10-16T20:24:00+03:00</cap:sent><cap:status>Actual</cap:status><cap:msgType>Alert</cap:msgType><cap:scope>Public</cap:scope><cap:info><cap:language>en</cap:language><cap:category>Met</cap:category><cap:event>Flash Food</cap:event><cap:urgency>Future</cap:urgency><cap:severity>Moderate</cap:severity><cap:certainty>Likely</cap:certainty><cap:audience>esidents and communities across Galmudug, Hiraan and Sanaag, and parts of puntland particularly those living in flood-prone and low-lying areas, pastoralists, farmers, motorists, humanitarian organizations, disaster management agencies, local authorities and the general public.</cap:audience><cap:eventCode><cap:valueName>OET:v1.2</cap:valueName><cap:value>OET-079</cap:value></cap:eventCode><cap:effective>2026-10-16T20:00:00+03:00</cap:effective><cap:onset>2026-10-17T00:00:00+03:00</cap:onset><cap:expires>2026-10-19T00:00:00+03:00</cap:expires><cap:senderName>Somalia National Meteorogical Agency</cap:senderName><cap:headline>Heavy Rainfall Alert: Over 30 mm Expected Across Galmudug, Hiraan and Sanaag — Stay Alert for Possible Flash Flooding.</cap:headline><cap:description>Heavy rainfall exceeding 30 mm is forecast across most parts of Galmudug, Hiraan and Sanaag regions. The anticipated rainfall may be accompanied by thunderstorms and could lead to localized flash flooding, water accumulation in low-lying areas, and disruption to transportation and daily activities. Communities living in flood-prone areas, particularly near seasonal watercourses and poorly drained locations, are advised to remain vigilant and follow official weather updates and early warning information issued by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change.</cap:description><cap:instruction>Residents of Galmudug, Hiraan and Sanaag are advised to remain vigilant and take precautionary measures against potential heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding. Avoid crossing flooded roads, seasonal rivers and low-lying areas where water may accumulate rapidly. Communities in flood-prone locations should secure their belongings, protect vulnerable household members and move to safer areas if flooding occurs. Motorists are urged to exercise caution during heavy rainfall and reduced visibility. The public should closely monitor official weather forecasts and early warning updates issued by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change and follow instructions from local authorities.</cap:instruction><cap:web>https://meteosomalia.so/alerts/heavy-rainfall-exceeding-30-mm-expected-across-most-parts-of-galmudug-hiraan-and-sanaag-with-potential-for-localized-flash-flooding/</cap:web><cap:contact>Forecast.section@moecc.gov.so</cap:contact><cap:area><cap:areaDesc>The heavy rainfall over  Galkacyo, Jariiban, Hobyo</cap:areaDesc><cap:polygon>8.084963,47.061778 8.054995,48.20096 6.488947,46.55395 5.533279,46.279448 5.157409,47.995083 5.513304,48.645652 6.173573,48.898411 7.256299,49.478764 8.971502,49.573468 9.842596,48.830941 9.068085,46.791394 8.084963,47.061778</cap:polygon></cap:area></cap:info></cap:alert>