Heavy rains cause flooding crisis in Somalia

Dozens have been killed in flooding in Somalia that has affected nearly 1 million people and displaced over 400 thousand from their homes, according to the United Nations.

People struggled to wade through floodwater in the central Somalian city of Beledweyne after the Shabelle river burst its banks on Sunday and 1,200 people have been left marooned as roads are cut off.

The deluge left much of Beledweyne drenched and officials feared the flooding may spark an outbreak of diseases.

At least 24 have died so far.

The flooding was caused by heavy rain, which also drenched the highlands of neighbouring Ethiopia.