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Story summary
- The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reports drought has displaced nearly 500,000 people since September 2025.
- Over 4.6 million people are affected, with Galgaduud and Mudug hardest hit.
- Conditions are expected to worsen as families search for water, food, and pasture.
- Somali officials have declared the situation critical.
- The federal government is committed to mobilizing resources to address the drought's impact on vulnerable communities.
