During the week of September 17-23, a significant number of callers to a nationwide feedback platform expressed concerns regarding the anticipated El Niño weather phenomenon. Many inquiries also focused on rainfall patterns and the persistent drought affecting various regions.

Humanitarian funding for Somalia remains well below requirements, potentially impacting the capacity to respond to the predicted El Niño and ongoing drought. The country also faces an extremely high INFORM risk class, indicating severe vulnerability.

The population is experiencing continued drought conditions, leading to widespread concerns about its impact on agriculture, food security, and access to water. Over 112,000 individuals are internally displaced within the country.

Specific details on the regional distribution of drought impacts and the immediate humanitarian response plans for the predicted El Niño are not yet covered in recent reporting.