Shebelle

The Shebelle River is one of the longest rivers in Somalia. This river flows over 702 miles, beginning in Ethiopia's highlands and terminating in Somalia. The stretch of the river that travels along Somalia's coastline is seasonal, only appearing during the rainy season. During periods of low precipitation, the river has been known to dry up due to a mix of natural occurrences such as evaporation and man-made activities such as irrigation. During the wet season, the Shebelle River merges with the Jubba River before emptying into the Indian Ocean.

The name Shebelle comes from the Somali language Webi Shabeelle, which means "Leopard River." The river is also called for the Somali administrative areas of Middle Shebelle and Lower Shabeelle.

There are several tributaries to the Shebelle, both seasonal and perennial rivers. They are as follows:

• The Erer River
• The Galetti River
• The Wabe River

The Fafen only reaches the Shebelle when there is a lot of rain; its stream generally ceases before it reaches the main river.

Length: 702 miles