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In Somalia, about 8 million people experience acute food insecurity, which means they are in dire need of food assistance. Four consecutive failed rainy seasons have given way to barren harvests, forcing more than 1 million Somalis to leave their homes in search of safety, food and water.
Somalia: Drought Conditions Situation Update (As of 14 April 2021) Format SITUATION OVERVIEW Most parts of the country are facing critical water shortages, with more than 50 districts facing moderate to severe drought conditions. The situation is particularly concerning as forecasts indicate a second consecutive season of below-average rainfall during the April to June 2021 Gu season. Current forecasts indicate little to no rainfall for most parts of Somalia through the third week of April. The Drought conditions are spreading throughout Somalia against a backdrop of depleted coping mechanism...