In the month of April 20132, the Gu (April – June) rains were heavy in the 1st dekad, but slightly declined in the 2nd and 3rd dekads across Somalia. Significantly above average rainfall has been recorded in some stations in Togdheer, Sool, W. Galbeed, Mudug, Bay, Gedo, Hiran and the Shabelle’s (Map 1 and Table 1). Enhanced rainfall in Somalia and in Ethiopian highlands, in the first dekad of April increased river flows along the two rivers and subsequently led to floods in Middle Shabelle (Jowhar and Wanlaweyn) and Lower Shabelle (Kurtunwarey and Balad). In Jowhar, the river

The floods caused temporary population displacements and damage to crops and infrastructure. But the rains also alleviated water shortages and supported pasture regeneration.

The Gu rains (April – June) commenced earlier (2nd and 3rd dekads of March) than usual in many parts of the country. Most stations in northwestern and northeastern parts of the country recorded above average rainfall compared to the long term average values for the month of March (Map 1 and Table 1). Field reports also confirm an early start of rainfall activities in most livelihoods. Satellite derived (TAMSAT) Rainfall Estimates (RFE) also indicate rainfall occurrence in March with a gradual increase from the third dekad of March (Maps 2-5).

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FSNAU is pleased to announce the release of the Post Deyr 2012/13 Nutrition Technical Series Report following a seasonal analysis conducted jointly with UNICEF, FEWSNET, WFP and other partner agencies. This publication contains an overview of the Deyr 2012/13 nutrition situation in the context of the prevailing food security and health situation at the time.

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During the month of January, the Jilaal dry season prevailed in the country, characterized with dry winds and relatively hot weather conditions. No rainfall was recorded in the rain- gauge stations countrywide, which is a normal occurrence at this time of the year (Map 1).

Satellite derived Rainfall Estimates (RFE) (Map 2-5) also indicate prevailing dry weather conditions across the country apart from Northwest (W.Galbeed and Togdheer regions) where light Hays rains precipitated in the 3rd dekad of January.

Link - Somalia: Post-Deyr 2012 Food Security and Nutrition Outlook, January - June 2013

Link - Somalia: Post-Deyr 2012 Food Security and Nutrition Outlook, January - June 2013

Highlights

Rainfall Deyr 2012 rains started as early as in the third dekad of September in most of central and southern regions. The rains advanced to the rest of the areas in October. FSNAU field reports indicated average to above average rains in all livelihoods of Bari, Hiran, Middle Shabelle, Bay and Bakool. Nevertheless, depressed rains were reported in north of Gedo, coastal areas of Lower Shabelle and Lower Juba and parts of Guban, Sool plateau and Nugal valley livelihoods.