Source: Food and Agriculture Organization
Country: Somalia
FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT
Early cessation of rains affect 2013 “gu” crops to be harvested in August in central/southern areas
Early start of the dry “hagaa” season (July to September) has negatively impacted on pasture and water availability in the north-east
Prices of coarse grains increase seasonally as the lean season peaks
Just over one million people are in need of humanitarian assistance (about two thirds are IDPs in settlements)
Food security expected to improve from end July with green consumption of 2013 “gu” crops
