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Somalia Flood Watch - Issued: 30 April 2013

Countries
Somalia
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FAO
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The 7-day cumulative satellite rainfall estimate (RFE) image (Map – 1) indicates moderate rains were received within the Juba and Shabelle basins both in Somalia and within the Ethiopian highlands.
The rainfall forecast for the coming week (Map – 2) is pointing towards moderate to heavy rains within the Shabelle and Juba basins both in Ethiopia and Somalia.

There remains a high risk of flooding in the lower reaches of the Shabelle River.
High river levels in the lower reaches of Juba River pose a moderate risk of flooding in these areas.