Three people have died in flooding across parts of Mudug, Horseed Media reported on October 20, citing the Puntland humanitarian ministry’s regional coordinator. The report identifies one death in Xarfo, one in Bursaalax and one in Balibusle in Jariiban district. Floodwater has also damaged a road connecting the affected region with other parts of Puntland.
The damage has disrupted travel and contributed to accidents involving heavy goods vehicles, according to the report. Roads link settlements with markets and services, making the condition of crossings an immediate concern for residents and transport operators. The flooding follows an earlier Puntland warning about vehicles attempting to cross water on regional routes.
The highway authority’s October 17 warning singled out the Heema–Daarusalaam route and Tog Dhoosaali. It urged drivers to exercise caution around flowing water. The newer report adds fatalities and road damage to that public-safety concern, extending the story beyond a forecast or a precautionary notice.
The current emergency requires attention to the affected roads and the people depending on them. Travellers should follow instructions from local authorities about crossings and usable routes. The named crossings remain a public-safety concern as transport operators assess journeys through the affected area.