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Somalia - Drought emergency, update (ECHO 07 Jan 2026)
Pubdate: 1/6/2026 9:39:47 AM
  • Following one of the driest October-December rainy seasons on record, driven by  La Niña conditions, the drought emergency in Somalia has significantly deepened. An estimated 4.61 million people have been affected by prolonged dry conditions across the country.
  • With the next rains not expected until April 2026, the upcoming dry season is expected to worsen the situation, with increased water scarcity and higher livestock mortality, potentially intensifying food insecurity.
  • Emergency (IPC Phase 4) food security outcomes are expected in the areas of Somalia hit hardest by the current drought, while malnutrition is expected to rise.
  • According to latest IOM multi-hazard displacement projections, across the country, over 211 000 individuals are projected to be displaced between 1 December 2025 and 31 March 2026. Most are estimated to be displaced due to drought (64%).
  • The crisis is unfolding amid critical funding shortages. By end of December, the 2025 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan had only been 26% funded, forcing agencies to scale back assistance despite rapidly rising needs. 

(1/6/2026 9:52:04 AM - 1/7/2026 9:30:04 AM)