Somalia Forecast: Moderate to Heavy Rainfall in Somaliland, Low Flood Risk, Heat Stress Continues

A weekly weather outlook issued by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations indicates moderate to locally heavy rainfall across parts of Somaliland and Hiraan, with significant precipitation expected over the Ethiopian headwaters of the Shabelle and Juba rivers. The forecast notes that river levels are rising but flood risk remains low for the week, with all monitored stations staying below moderate flood‑risk thresholds. Central Somalia is projected to receive patchy rainfall, while the Juba valley and interior Lower Shabelle are likely to stay dry, offering limited drought relief. Daytime temperatures of 35–40 °C are expected to persist across much of the southern and central lowlands, heightening heat and water stress in already dry areas.