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Somaliland: Heavy rains lash Hargeisa, traffic standstill

August 15, 2012 · 3358623 Comments2012-08-15+14%3A46%3A17Liban

HARGEISA — The Somaliland capital and nearby areas are currently being pounded by torrential rainfall with strong winds and thunderstorms.

The rains which began pouring at 4:20 PM this afternoon (Wednesday) have brought Hargeisa to a standstill disrupting traffic and business activities.

The city, which lacks proper drainage system and flood control, saw all main roads flooded with water, making it equally difficult for vehicles and pedestrians to commute.

Residents have welcomed the downpour giving them a break from scorching heat wave that gripped most of the country for the last few months.
photos by Goth M Goth
Hargeisa has been facing a severe water crisis after months of drought and this rain brings some relief to the residents and authority.

With torrential showers forecast in parts of the country this week, authority has warned of landslides and floods. Hargeisa, Berbera and Wajale have recently all recorded heavy rains with the capital receiving the most. The country still faces water and food shortages with coastal regions said to be severe.

Somalilandpress

August 15, 2012

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By Liban

kaboon says:

alhamudiallah and mashallah rain is always welcomed.

10:03 am on August 15, 2012

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hassan yaqaan says:

Xamdan lilaah. Alu malakal xamed wa shukur

11:06 am on August 15, 2012

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Allemagan says:

Ninetynine percent of the flood water in northern Somalia end up in the ocean as there are no dams and the land was rendered barren as the trees were cut for charcoal. Did you ever hear about the great dust bowl response? It was a major greening program in US that planted 30 mile swath of land that stretches across the map of that country.

Tomorrow we will still be buying water. Tomorrow, some of our citizens will perish because of thirst. Tomorrow some crazy folks will still be talking about a republic that does not exist. Tomorrow we will still be talking of lack of drainage system and flood control in a land that you cannot find a drop of water.
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11:09 am on August 15, 2012

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- Isse says:
  
  Stop talking out of you backside. God I can't stand these BITTER people. Somaliland has 101 problems, but its still light years ahead Somalia.
  
  If somaliland has no water how comes, they just recently build a massive coca cola factory???
  
  Somaliland also has huge aquifers, I am hope to tap into the near future.
  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-177…
  
  2:39 pm on August 15, 2012
  
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- Kayse says:
  
  Spot on Allemagan.
  
  7:11 pm on August 15, 2012
  
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  - kaboon says:
    
    kayse,allemagan
    
    they are the same little iss@q hating boy.
    
    7:27 pm on August 15, 2012
    
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- osman5 says:
  
  Allemagan,
  It's quite ironic that you're capable of identifying deficiencies in Somaliland, but you often to fail in providing solutions..It's better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.
  
  Osman Qaal
  
  7:13 pm on August 15, 2012
  
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  - amal says:
    
    osman5 that statement of yours is more befitting to Kayse than Allemagan because all Kayse does everyday is curse the dark and throw tantrum everywhere lol this is going bad this is that no hope for this no hope for that kkkk without putting forward any solution in a civilized manner. Somaliland will keep going forward slow but forward and we still got a lot to learn especially when it comes to surviving in harsh environment and preparing for harsh conditions like droughts. We need to learn from other people's experiences and think ahead for the betterment of our people. Alhamdulilah we got rain thou ;p
    
    7:37 pm on August 15, 2012
    
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    - osman5 says:
      
      Amal,
      you're right, it's a lot easier for Kayse to take cheap shots at Somaliland rather than embracing of what you've got. that's being said, however, Allemagan is another character of negativity..
      
      Osman Qaal
      
      8:15 pm on August 15, 2012
      
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- jacfar says:
  
  Allemagan,right 99.999%.
  
  1:17 am on August 16, 2012
  
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  - kaboon says:
    
    dar00d bameesha ka buuxa maanta
    
    9:49 am on August 16, 2012
    
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    - salaaxudiin says:
      
      Dar@@d are everywhere small head….
      
      12:44 am on August 17, 2012
      
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Ilyaas says:

It rains, but is there a proper government which really can make the people benefit from it?

2:31 pm on August 15, 2012

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- mohamed cheers says:
  
  Ilyaas..since 1991 to 2012, the current JSLD Govt was in power for only 2yrs. and trust me they
  have done a lot and still engaged..see at last we are even hearing Hargeisa Radio Station and
  many other projects are in the works. I Salute Amal, she's also growing up with the country's
  progress..she's by the day improving in her critics.good or bad.
  Cheers.
  
  11:35 pm on August 15, 2012
  
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Yusufh says:

"The city, which lacks proper drainage system and flood control, saw all main roads flooded with water, making it equally difficult for vehicles and pedestrians to commute".

21 years of independence, and we have no drainage. Let's go buy some Masafi water from Dubai instead!!!!!

8:03 pm on August 15, 2012

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- osman5 says:
  
  Yusufh,
  It's funny that you, Kayse and Allemagan are exploiting an act of God to downplay Somaliland's impressive progress. Somalilander urban planners will come up with innovative and effective means in harnessing the mother nature for future consumption. We don't need to purchase used water pumps from camel molesters, if that's what you're endorsing
  
  Osman Qaal
  
  10:28 pm on August 15, 2012
  
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  - Yusufh says:
    
    I am not exploiting an act of god you idiot. We have a a water problem in our country, and instead of effeciently using our rainfall, we buy mineral water from the gulf. Is that what you call impressive progress??
    
    7:29 am on August 16, 2012
    
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    - osman5 says:
      
      A childish name calling doesn't usually set a healthy tone for communication, nevertheless, Somaliland had overcame a myriad of hurdles over the decades and it continues to receive applause from all leaders around the world. It's very impressive to me factoring the circumstances and conditions that Somaliland is in to a great consideration.
      
      Thus, bring your best input forward should you have something to offer to mitigate the current water runoffs, writing it off by buying mineral water from an Arab nation could be a short term solution but it won't be sustainable. Forward thinking coupled with realistic expectations is what being sought in Somaliland today..
      
      Osman Qaal
      
      10:52 am on August 16, 2012
      
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- mohamed cheers says:
  
  you make good commonsense. 21yrs and the Capital is without sufficient water and well planned
  City sewage systems, proper roads, planned building constructions, beautification and garbage cleaning systems, which are so far, indeed lacking, is awfully shameful. Most of all, the top blame squarely goes to
  the Mayor,Governor and the PWD Ministry and then the general Ministry of Interior and the HQ Central
  Govt. Without the Mayor and Governor showing their mechanisms properly functioning,, Capital Hargeisa and the other Regions would remain unsystematically corrupted. There's no need for the President to run around. The Govt mechanisms should work at all levels by those task forces dedicated to do the jobs.
  Cheers.
  
  11:23 pm on August 15, 2012
  
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  - Yusufh says:
    
    Thank you Mohamed, far too many times on this website people ignore the facts. We have come a long way, but basics are lacking due to corruption, bad planning and a lack of common sense. Our people don't just need a flag or a passport, but things that will improve their basic living standards.
    
    7:26 am on August 16, 2012
    
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    - mohamed cheers says:
      
      Yusufh..yes indeed sir. c u around. Greetings of Ramadan.
      Cheers.
      
      2:55 pm on August 16, 2012
      
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Puntlandgeezer says:

Why iz dat man wearing jilbab? I thought it was only for Crazy xalimos.

3:24 am on August 16, 2012

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Saleebaan Xaaji says:

Only a fool will complain about rain.

4:31 am on August 16, 2012

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