Flooding in Somalia Causes Bodies to Float Through Streets

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Following Somalia's worst floods in a century, bodies have been seen floating through the streets of Galkayo. The floods have caused houses to be partially submerged and human remains to be found. There is fear of an outbreak of disease and the UN warns that over 1.6 million people could be affected.

Following Somalia's worst floods in a century, gushing waters have swept through a cemetery in the central city of Galkayo, leaving bodies floating through the streets. With houses partially submerged and human remains floating nearby, there is fear of an outbreak of disease. Some of the bodies were recognisable, further traumatising people. Unearthed bones have also been found as the water has subsided. At least 32 people have been killed and the UN warns that more than 1.

6 million people could be affected in the devastating floods

 

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