GIEWS Update - Ethiopia, 28 September 2017
Severe food insecurity in southern Somali Region due to prolonged drought
Year of publication2017
AuthorFAO
PublisherFAO
AbstractPrevailing severe dry weather conditions since October 2016 affected rangelands and crops in southeastern Ethiopia, resulting in serious deterioration of food security conditions. A major area of concern is the Somali Region, where an estimated 2.3 million people require emergency livelihood and food assistance. The critical food security situation reflects a sharply-reduced availability of food, pasture and water, particularly in southern and southeastern pastoral districts. The incoming October-December rains are forecast at below-average levels, potentially resulting in a third consecutive poor rainy season. Recurrent climate-related shocks have undermined household resilience, and urgent support to agricultural livelihoods is needed.
Available inEnglish
Product typeNewsletter
SeriesGIEWS - Updates
CountryEthiopia
RegionAfrica
ISSN2707-1723
Areas of workGlobal Information and Early Warning System
KeywordsDrought; food security; Somali Region; Ethiopia.
