Bay region
Coverage of Bay region in the Nexus archive.
- Thousands flee yearslong drought in Somalia as hunger deepens and aid shrinks
Thousands of people in Somalia are fleeing a yearslong drought and deepening humanitarian crisis, moving from rural areas into major hubs like Baidoa. Approximately 2 million people are currently facing emergency levels of food insecurity due to combinations of climate shocks, conflict, and economic pressures. Humanitarian groups warn that increased international assistance is urgently needed as the region remains highly vulnerable to extreme weather.
- Heavy rain, flood watch issued for SE Michigan as storms move in
Heavy rain and a flood watch are affecting Southeast Michigan through Wednesday evening into the late-night hours, with some areas expecting 3 inches or more of rain in three to four hours. The heaviest rainfall is expected between 7 p.m. and midnight near the I-69 corridor and the Bay Region, accompanied by potential strong thunderstorms with hail and damaging winds.
- Somalia: Somali Special Forces Raid Al-Shabaab Positions in Bay Region
Somalia's Danab Special Forces conducted a raid in the El Bashiir area near Buur Hakaba district in the Bay region, targeting suspected Al-Shabaab fighters, as reported by officials on Monday.