22-003-SP Alert Note Worsening severe drought in Somaliland (Not Activated)

An alert has been submitted from GURYASAMO realating to the worsening of the severe drought in Somaliland particularly Toogdheer, Sool, Sanaag and Hawd of Marodijeeh region. In Guban districts, particularly the coastal and sub-coastal areas of Awdal and Sahil regions, water is adequate but face severe pasture and food shortages. Water access remains extremely limited. In most localities, available Berkeds and shallow wells have dried up. Food and water prices continue to rise across the country, while animal market prices continue to fall significantly. Access to water for livestock is rapidly deteriorating across the country, and the situation is predicted to deteriorate further in the first quarter of 2022.