DG ECHO-supported Multi-Hazard Displacement Projections forecasted by IOM and DRC estimate an increase of over 230,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) between April and June 2025, reaching a total of 4.1 million IDPs by the end of the quarter.
Somalia faces worsening drought due to consecutive failed rainy seasons, with the upcoming Gu season expected to have below-normal rainfall. This will intensify water scarcity, reduce agricultural output, and heighten food insecurity. During this period, the number of people suffering above critical food insecurity is projected to rise by 1 million - affecting at least 4.4 million people.
Climate shocks and escalation of conflicts drive mass internal displacement, mirroring peak patterns observed in country. Slashed funding for emergency relief and drought conditions compound and worsen this situation.