Eight people died in Beledweyne when the Shabelle River burst and caused a torrid flood in the region.
Beledweyne was the scene of intense pain and shock when the death toll from the floods was confirmed by authorities.
Reports indicate that the death toll could be much higher than reported.
Authorities added that the floods, which were the result of heavy downpour, left several buildings and homes lying in ruins.
Beledweyne’s Mayor Nadar Tabax said that slow response by rescuers and humanitarian organizations had worsened the situation.