The Federal Government of Somalia and the United Nations have warned that projected flooding and funding shortfalls could worsen the current hunger crisis. The IPC analysis identifies a continued risk of famine for the second consecutive period. El Niño's impacts are expected to further aggravate already high levels of need.

Funding for humanitarian operations remains significantly below requirements, threatening the ability to respond to escalating needs. The combination of previous droughts, erratic rainfall, insecurity, and above-average food prices continues to drive high levels of food insecurity.

Millions of people, particularly children, are at risk of extreme food insecurity and acute malnutrition. Women and girls face heightened burdens, including struggles to feed children, nutritional deficiencies for pregnant and breastfeeding women, and increased risks of girls dropping out of school.

Specific details on the geographic areas most affected by the projected floods and the current insecurity are not yet covered in recent reporting.