The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has released the SWALIM Quarterly Newsletter for Somalia, covering the period from January to March 2026. The newsletter highlights significant advancements in early warning systems for drought and flood management, including analyses from the Climate Data Initiative, climate updates, and river monitoring products, alongside the Gu 2026 Seasonal Climate Outlook. Additionally, it outlines capacity-building efforts focused on impact-based flood forecasting and land and crop suitability assessments. The report also details updated assessments of river breakages along the Juba and Shabelle rivers, aimed at enhancing flood preparedness and risk reduction, as well as progress on Somalia's Land Cover Reference System and strategic borehole monitoring initiatives.
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