A recent assessment by REACH, conducted in April 2026, focused on quantifying loss and damage due to the drought declared in November 2025. This assessment aimed to inform the ongoing humanitarian response and pilot a new household-level tool for measuring both economic and non-economic losses.

Funding for the humanitarian response remains significantly below requirements, potentially impacting the scale and reach of assistance. The country faces a very high INFORM risk classification, indicating severe and complex humanitarian challenges.

The drought has led to widespread displacement, with over 112,000 internally displaced persons recorded. The assessment covered critical sectors including agriculture, food and nutrition, health, shelter, and water, sanitation, and hygiene, highlighting the broad impact on affected populations.

Specific details on the non-economic losses identified by the new tool are not yet covered in recent reporting.