A team led by Mohammed Mealin Alihead, head of the Somali region, visited the flooded area and met with the Disaster Prevention and Preparedness Joint Committee of the area, the Ethiopian News Agency reported today.
The overflowing river also flooded Mustahil Town and demolished about
360 dwelling units, noted the report, adding that flood victims being
settled at three mountainous areas, are exposed to malaria and
waterborne diseases.
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Xinhua