# Bardhere Bridge collapse reported amid flooding in Gedo

> Mustaqbal Media reported on 10 November 2023 that a major bridge in Bardhere collapsed due to intense flooding from heavy rains.

- By: Editorial Team, Somali Construction Review (https://somaliconstructionreview.com/about)
- Published: 30 September 2026
- Format: News story (reported from one named public source)
- Publication: Somali Construction Review (https://somaliconstructionreview.com)
- Subject: Infrastructure and Services
- Tags: bridges, drainage
- Web version: https://somaliconstructionreview.com/blog/bardhere-bridge-collapse-flooding-gedo

## Key points

- Mustaqbal Media reported on 10 November 2023 that a major bridge in Bardhere collapsed from intense flooding caused by persistent heavy rains.
- The bridge was described as the sole connection between the two sides of Bardhere district, leaving locals isolated.
- Authorities dispatched two rescue boats, but no further details on repairs or outcomes have been reported since.

On 10 November 2023, Mustaqbal Media reported that a major bridge in Bardhere collapsed due to intense flooding caused by persistent heavy rains in Somalia.

The bridge, which served as the sole connection between the two sides of the Bardhere district, was crucial for the movement of people traveling between towns and villages in the Gedo region, according to Mustaqbal Media. The report cited the state-owned Somali National News Agency (Sonna).

Mustaqbal Media reported that locals are now isolated from their neighbourhoods because of the collapse. The Gedo region, already grappling with devastating floods, has witnessed severe repercussions, with more than a dozen casualties reported across the country. Thousands of individuals have been displaced or cut off from essential services.

In response to the crisis, authorities took immediate action by dispatching two rescue boats to address the emergent situation, according to Mustaqbal Media.

The flooding in Gedo is part of a larger pattern of heavier-than-normal rains affecting Somalia, following one of the country's most severe droughts in four decades, Mustaqbal Media reported.

Mustaqbal Media's report does not establish what has happened since the collapse. It does not name the bridge, its builder, owner, cost, or span. No information is given on the current status of the bridge, such as repairs, temporary crossings, or any developments after the initial report. The original Sonna report was not available to Somali Construction Review for independent verification.

Mustaqbal Media's page also carried headlines stating that the UK pledged £5 million to help Somalia prepare for El Niño floods, and that Somalia's Foreign Affairs Minister signed a new agreement with Saudi Arabia's counterpart to strengthen relations between the two countries.

> **Note:** Mustaqbal Media is the sole source for this report. The bridge's name, structural details, and post-collapse status remain unverified.

## Questions

### When and how did the Bardhere Bridge collapse?

Mustaqbal Media reported on 10 November 2023 that a major bridge in Bardhere collapsed due to intense flooding caused by persistent heavy rains in Somalia.

### What caused the collapse? Was it flood-related?

According to Mustaqbal Media, the collapse was due to intense flooding from persistent heavy rains.

### How many people are affected, and what is the impact on movement and supply chains?

Mustaqbal Media reported that locals are isolated from their neighbourhoods, thousands are displaced or cut off from services, and the bridge was the sole connection between two sides of Bardhere district.

### What are the immediate repair or replacement plans?

The report does not state any repair or replacement plans. It only mentions that authorities dispatched two rescue boats.

## Sources

- [Bardhere Bridge Collapse: Heavy Flooding Severely Impacts South-Western Somali Town](https://mustaqbalmedia.net/en/bardhere-bridge-collapse-heavy-flooding-severely-impacts-south-western-somali-town/) — Mustaqbal Media, 2023-11-10