•  The 2019 Deyr (October-December) rains began earlier than normal between mid-September and early October in some parts of Somalia. The rains expanded to cover most parts of the country between mid-October and early December.  The overall rainfall performance in terms of amount and distribution was average to above average in southern Somalia and many parts of central and northern regions.

• However, excessive rainfall in October and November resulted in extreme river floods as well as flash floods, leading to population displacement, crop...