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Somalia

Rainfall Update in Somalia, 29 April 2016

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Rainfall Update

  • Significant rains have been received in many areas of Somaliland especially in the western regions in the month of April

  • Light to moderate rains were recorded in Puntland in the last few days bringing an immediate relief to the dry and hot weather; however drought conditions are still apparent in the area

  • The rains are expected to improve the drought conditions in both Puntland and Somaliland

  • The central parts of Somalia including Mudug and Galgadud regions have received little rains and remain water depressed

  • The southern regions have started recording moderate to heavy rains and this expected to continue in the coming week