Millions of Somalis are at risk of falling deeper into hunger as below-average rainfall between October and December 2024 linked to the La Nina weather phenomenon threatens to reverse recent gains in food security.
Mogadishu — United Nations agencies are warning that without urgent funding for humanitarian action, the country - which in late 2022 was pushed to the brink of famine - could once again be plunged into a hunger crisis caused by severe drought.
The IPC findings reflect global weather forecasts which indicate an 80 per cent probability of La Niña conditions, which could lead to drought in Somalia. The forecasts indicate the likelihood of a below-normalrainy season and above-normal temperatures which could cause severe soil moisture loss, poor crop and fodder productivity, and worsen food insecurity in vulnerable communities.
"High levels of acute malnutrition among children are widespread and persistent. We are likely to see water sources depleting and malnutrition among children rising," said UNICEF Representative Wafaa Saeed."While the number of acutely malnourished children has reduced and more people had access to safe water, these gains are fragile, and risk being eroded.
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