UPDATE ON FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY CRISIS RISKS JUNE 2025 – REPORT #3

The Joint Monitoring Report (JMR) for Somalia, which uses data available up to April 2025 and statistical modelling to highlight food and nutrition security (FNS) risks at the district level, recorded 14 critical and 52 heightened risk alerts1 in April. It also estimated that approximately 702,000 people (3.7% of the population) live in areas at risk of deteriorating into Emergency (IPC Phase 4) or worse food insecurity conditions across several regions. This compares to April 2024, when 56 critical and 56 heightened risk alerts were recorded, affecting an estimated 620,000 people.

The top five regions in Somalia at risk of experiencing a food and nutrition security deterioration are Sanaag, Middle Shebelle, Sool, Awdal, Galgaduud, and Bay. The top 10 districts at risk are Ceerigaabo, Las qorey, Adan Yabal, Cadale, Balcad, Lascanod, Caynabo, Taleex, Baki, and Diinsoor.