Shebelle River
Seasonal river that rises in the Ogaden (Ethiopia) and flows southeast through Hirshabelle and Jubaland in Somalia, supporting irrigation, pastoralism and communities in the Horn of Africa.
The Shebelle River rises in the Ogaden region and runs southeast across the Horn of Africa into Somalia, where it passes through the Hirshabelle state and Jubaland in Somalia.
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Overview
- The river is largely seasonal: flows depend on rainfall and in many years it diminishes before reaching the ocean.
- Its floodplain is an important source of water for irrigation, livestock and local settlements.
- Water management and seasonal variability affect agriculture and livelihoods in both Ethiopia and Somalia.
Author
AlegsaOnline.com Shebelle River Leandro Alegsa
URL: https://en.alegsaonline.com/art/145666