Text of report by Ethiopian radio on 11th November
About 200 people in Somali national state besieged by water as a result of the overflowing of the Wabi Shebele river have been taken to highland areas of the state by joint efforts of members of the defence force and the local people. The head of the regional state says relief food and plastic shelters are being distributed to assist the inhabitants of Mustahil town. He said additional amounts of consignments will be sent to the areas by helicopters.
According to the head of the Somali regional state, five people and unspecified number of domestic animals were killed as a result of an inundation alongside the Wabi Shebele river.
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Source: Radio Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, in English 1030 gmt 11 Nov
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