Country: Somalia Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Please refer to the attached file. Review Summary: • The week of 28 April to 4 May 2026 was relatively active, with moderate to heavy rainfall observed in parts of Sool, Bay, Middle Shabelle, Lower Shabelle, Woqooyi Galbeed, Gedo, and Middle Juba. • The highest weekly total was recorded at Las Anod, 105. 0 mm, but this fell in only one rainy day, indicating a localized intense rainfall event. • Nine weeks into the Gu season, rainfall performance has been favourable in Awdal, Woqooyi Galbeed, and parts of southern Somalia, but national conditions remain uneven, with low totals persisting in parts of Puntland, central Somalia, and localized areas of Lower and Middle Shabelle. • The April CDI shows substantial drought recovery across Somalia, although localized mild to moderate drought pockets remains where rainfall has been delayed, insufficient, or poorly distributed. • The Shabelle River remains elevated and floodsensitive, especially at Belet Weyne and Jowhar, while the Juba River remains comparatively stable and below moderate flood thresholds. • Field feedback confirms improving water and pasture conditions in several areas, but also highlights localized flooding, weak livestock, and continued drought stress where rainfall has been limited or short-lived.
Somalia Weekly Weather Forecast – Valid From 5 to 11 May 2026
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