Somalia Drought Situation — April 2026

Combined Drought Index (CDI) monitoring by FAO SWALIM

⚠ 40% in Severe/Extreme drought

Current Drought Conditions

Combined Drought Index Current

Assessment

Summary of drought conditions across Somalia districts for April 2026. Southern and central regions remain in severe to extreme drought. Current month data is preliminary pending CHIRPS final release.

Drought Stress by District

Historical Drought Severity & Spatial Extent

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

Recognized major drought episodes

Areal mean CDI

Source: FAO SWALIM Combined Drought Index (CDI)

Somalia Drought Situation — April 2026

Current Drought Conditions

Historical Drought Severity & Spatial Extent

Somalia Monthly Drought Severity and Spatial Extent