The committee, chaired by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, will lead preparedness and response efforts, including raising public awareness, strengthening early-warning systems, improving risk mapping, and coordinating rapid relief to reduce the impact of heavy rains and flooding.

The development comes as the Somali Disaster Management Agency warns communities in 29 districts across 14 regions to prepare for potentially heavy, flood-causing rains associated with Super El Niño. The rains are expected during the Deyr season in October, November, and December, with people living in vulnerable and flood-prone areas urged to take early precautions and remain alert to weather and early-warning information.

The warning follows as Somalia’s climate conference concludes in Mogadishu and the country’s National Climate Outlook Forum for the Deyr Season (NCOF OND 2026) gets underway. Officials say improved access to timely and reliable climate information will be critical to ensuring communities and authorities can act before extreme weather events escalate into humanitarian crises.

Authorities are urging donors, humanitarian agencies, UN bodies, implementing partners, and communities to work closely with government structures to strengthen preparedness and ensure timely assistance reaches those most at risk.

The coordinated measures reflect Somalia’s growing emphasis on early action, climate-informed planning, and disaster preparedness as the country faces heightened risks from heavy rainfall and flooding during the upcoming Deyr season.