Somalia is facing a catastrophic drought emergency, with millions of people at risk of hunger, malnutrition, and preventable death. Consecutive poor rainy seasons have left communities struggling to access food and water, pushing the country into one of its most severe humanitarian crises in recent years. The Federal Government of Somalia has declared a national drought emergency due to the scale and urgency of the situation.

According to the latest IPC analysis, approximately 4.4 million people are projected to face severe acute food insecurity between October and December 2025. Of these, an estimated 1.85 million children under the age of five are expected to suffer from acute malnutrition through July 2026. With the next rainy season not expected until April 2026, the months ahead are critical to preventing avoidable loss of life.