# Flash floods submerge Mogadishu as torrential rains overwhelm city

https://mins.news/en/video/63233

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-09-17 20:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPj0msi7BEg

> Torrential rain has caused severe flash flooding across Somalia’s capital, submerging homes, major roads and critical infrastructure. With the drainage system unable to handle the water, residents have tried to save belongings, while commuters are stranded and access to several areas is cut off.

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