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Somalia: FSNWG Special Report - Strengthening El Niño Conditions: Implications for Rainfall, Flood Risk and Food Security in Eastern Africa (19 August 2026)
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· August 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This episode is expected to persist through early 2027 and has a high chance of being categorized as strong by the end of 2026.
Food security concerns are rising due to a strengthening weather pattern. This episode is expected to persist through early 2027 and has a high chance of being categorized as strong by the end of 2026. Agricultural production and productivity may be reduced in some areas.
Parts of several countries have had a poor start to a key season, with below-average rainfall reported. Further information on the implications of this weather pattern is available, including details on the potential flood risk and rainfall outlook for affected countries.
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Category: disaster Published: August 19, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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