Early Warning & Hazard Monitoring

Detect hazards before they cause harm, and give people time to prepare.

Active Warnings (5)

Tropical Cyclone

3 · Warning

Cyclone tracking toward Gulf of Aden coast — Warning issued for Sahil region

Indian Ocean cyclone system expected to bring destructive winds (up to 90 km/h) and storm surge to the Berbera coastline within 48-72 hours. Fishing communities and low-lying coastal areas advised to prepare for evacuation.

Regions: Sahil

Issued 02 Aug 2026, 09:00 by Somaliland Meteorological Department

Valid until 06 Aug 2026, 00:00

Flash Flood

3 · Warning

Heavy Gu rainfall — Flash flood warning for Maroodi Jeex and Awdal

Rainfall totals exceeding 60mm recorded overnight in the western catchments. Wadi flooding likely to continue through the next 24-48 hours.

Regions: Maroodi Jeex, Awdal

Issued 03 Aug 2026, 05:00 by Somaliland Meteorological Department

Valid until 05 Aug 2026, 00:00

Drought

3 · Warning

Extended drought conditions — Sool and Sanaag regions

Rainfall deficit and deteriorating pasture/livestock body condition indicators confirm a third consecutive below-average rainy season.

Regions: Sool, Sanaag

Issued 14 Jun 2026, 08:00 by Ministry of Environment & Rural Development

Valid until 01 Oct 2026, 00:00

Desert Locust Invasion

2 · Watch

Desert locust swarm movement — Watch for Togdheer rangeland

Swarms observed migrating inland from the coast. Ministry of Environment field teams monitoring pasture areas.

Regions: Togdheer

Issued 18 Jul 2026, 07:30 by Ministry of Environment & Rural Development

Valid until 20 Aug 2026, 00:00

Heat Wave

1 · Advisory

Elevated daytime temperatures — Advisory for Sool region

Temperatures forecast to exceed seasonal norms. Advisory issued for outdoor workers, elderly, and livestock owners.

Regions: Sool

Issued 31 Jul 2026, 09:00 by Somaliland Meteorological Department

Valid until 07 Aug 2026, 00:00

Warning History (0)

No historical warnings recorded.