Somaliland: Vehicle Swept Away by River Floods-video

HARGEISA-Aw Barkhadle authority confirms that a delivery truck owned by Khat importing firm “571” has been swept away by river floods on Thursday afternoon.

Two people among the driver who were trapped inside rescued by brave residents with the help of Aw Barkhadle adminstration.

Mr. Mahad Mohamoud Gaheir has thanked the police who offered assistance during the rescue operations.

He also thanked Hargeisa City Hall which has sent the tractor which also played a key role in the rescue operations.

Hundreds of vehicles that commute from Hargeisa to Berbera or vise versa stranded at the dry river banks at Aw Barkhadle.

Aw Barkhadle authority rescued four other vehicles which was on the brink of being swept away by dry river bed floods.

Somaliland is enjoying the rain of the fall and at this time there are many passengers and vehicles that are on the risk of being swept away by currents.

The rains which started to pour down today also damaged some of the roads linking the capital to the east and west of Somaliland regions.