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Somalia Drought Deepens Hunger Crisis
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Executive Summary
Failed rains and severe drought in Somalia have slashed harvests, killed livestock, and pushed millions into hunger and displacement
- Below-average Deyr rains and a harsh Jilaal season drove severe drought across Somalia
- Southern Somalia cereal harvest fell 83 percent below the long-term average
- Livestock conception and birth rates dropped sharply, worsening pastoral losses
- New displacement rose by 680000 in 2025, bringing total internal displacement near 4 million
- More than 6.5 million Somalis faced crisis levels of hunger in early 2026
- WFP cut emergency food aid from 2.2 million people to just over 600000
- Climate stress is also worsening resource disputes and insecurity in affected regions
Quick Facts
- What: Drought has destroyed crops, livestock, and food access
- Where: Somalia, especially southern, northern, and central regions
- Why: Climate driven rainfall failure is worsening hunger and displacement
- Who: Somali families, farmers, pastoralists, and aid agencies
- When: Late 2025 into early 2026 after failed rainy seasons
Coverage Timeline: 1565 Days
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In Somalia, drought following failed rainy seasons has increased food insecurity, displacement, malnutrition, and resource-linked conflict in northern and central regions.
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