Somalia Drought Situation — April 2026

Combined Drought Index (CDI) monitoring by FAO SWALIM

⚠ 40% in Severe/Extreme drought

Current Drought Conditions

Combined Drought Index — Apr 2026

Historical Drought Severity & Spatial Extent

Combined Drought Index (CDI) — national areal mean and drought extent, Jan 2011 – May 2026

Recognized major drought episodes

Source: FAO SWALIM Combined Drought Index (CDI)