The United Nations has issued a warning about intense flooding in Somalia.

Through the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), the global body said that river levels in central parts of Somalia have increased massively in the last few weeks.

This development highlights the potential for significant humanitarian impacts and the effect of climate change in the East African nation.

Flooding can lead to displacement, damage to infrastructure, and disruption of essential services.

The warning underscores the need for preparedness and response measures to mitigate the effects of the flooding on affected communities.

Somalia Water and Land Information Management (SWALIM) also confirmed the reports from FAO.

SWALIM warned Somalis in the country to watch out for riverine and flash floods despite the absence of heavy rains in the country.

In their joint statement, FAO and SWALIM indicate that the area’s most at risk of experiencing flooding include Jowhar and Bulo Burte.

Residents of Beledweyne, Balcad, and Jalalaqsi have been told they are not safe either.