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Key Figures
• In April 2025, escalating conflict redrew territorial lines, displacing thousands across Middle and Lower Shabelle, Hiiran, Bay, and Bari regions. Since February, over 166,00 people were displaced—57% by conflict and 37% by drought. The humanitarian situation is precarious due to continued conflict, severe climate shocks, and limited funding. Political instability adds to the crisis, deepening vulnerabilities nationwide. Urgent support is needed to address these interconnected risks.
• The grim humanitarian situation forecast is starkly illustrated by food insecurity: an estimated 4.6 million people are projected to face crisis-level hunger (IPC Phase 3 or worse). Acute malnutrition plagues 1.8 million children, with a worrying 479,000 of them severely affected.
• The recent Gu rainy season brought floods that inundated parts of Banadir, Bay, Middle Shabelle, and Gedo, affecting over 84,000 people and displacing a further 8,100. Mogadishu, the capital, received an extraordinary 168.9 mm of rain in a single week, while the Shabelle River at Jowhar surpassed critical flood thresholds. In stark contrast, regions such as Awdal, Bari, and Mudug endure an escalating drought, with extreme temperatures soaring above 40°C.
• Persistent political tensions and security instability hinder national response efforts in Somalia. The transition from ATMIS to AUSSOM, along with environmental and territorial shifts, complicates access. Hard-to-reach areas are increasingly isolated, deepening the humanitarian crisis. Coordinated support is crucial to address these compounding challenges.
• In April, NRC Somalia provided aid to 167,095 people, with 54.6% being female. Emergency interventions reached 71% of participants, while durable solutions supported 16%. We also delivered multi-sectoral support to 23,178 people and reached 19% in hard-to-reach areas.