Somalia warns El Niño-linked rains could threaten up to 3.5 million people
Situation Overview
On 2 November 2026, Somalia’s disaster management agency said the Deyr rainy season, running from October to December, has started and could bring El Niño-driven rainfall that increases flood risk. The agency estimated that 2.5 to 3.5 million people are threatened by flooding, with the risk concentrated in central and southern states such as Jubaland. The IGAD Climate Prediction Centre forecast total precipitation could exceed 400 mm. The next concrete development is the progression of the Deyr season through December, with authorities focused on flood preparedness as rainfall accumulations are monitored.
Geopolitical Implications
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Large-scale flood risk can strain state capacity and humanitarian systems in Somalia’s central and southern regions during the rainy season.
Key Signals
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Rainfall accumulation trends during November as the Deyr season progresses toward December
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