MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia is facing renewed humanitarian pressure as severe food insecurity, prolonged drought and the threat of widespread flooding converge across the country.

The Norwegian Refugee Council warned on August 27 that the humanitarian situation is approaching a critical point, with six million Somalis facing crisis-level hunger or worse after consecutive seasons of drought.

Aid agencies are now also preparing for flooding, which could further disrupt communities already affected by displacement and food shortages.

The latest warning comes as humanitarian funding has fallen sharply. Health and nutrition services are already under pressure, while UNICEF has reported a significant increase in children requiring treatment for severe acute malnutrition.

The combination of drought, conflict, displacement and potential flooding is creating a dangerous humanitarian situation for vulnerable Somali families.

Somalia's National Disaster Management Agency has also been discussing stronger preparedness and response measures with humanitarian organisations as authorities attempt to manage the worsening crisis.

The coming weeks will be closely watched as rainfall and flooding risks develop alongside the country's continuing food crisis.