At least 18 people have been confirmed dead and many houses destroyed after cyclonic storms hit parts of Somalia.
Both Putnland and Somaliland have said the Cyclone Gati caused heavy rains with above average strong winds has displaced many people along the coastal area.
Reports say the cyclone mainly affected Bossaso and Hafun regions in the northeastern Puntland State.
Hafun District Commissioner Mohamed Yusuf Garow who spoke to the local media said so far 18 people including fishermen died in the storm.
He also confirmed that roads, power lines and houses have been destroyed.
“The heavy rain caused havoc in the area. It has weakened but expected to pick up in the evening,” he said.
The DC urged fishers not to venture out to sea saying though the cyclone has weakened, the sea remains rough due to strong winds.
Flash floods and extreme hypothermia have also killed an unknown number of livestock.
