The majority of calls to Radio Ergo’s nationwide audience feedback platform in the week 18-24 June 2026 were from callers announcing good rainfall and the beneficial impact on their livelihoods, as well as their hopes for recovery. These calls came mostly from central and southern regions, with a notable numbers of calls from Galmudug, Hiran, and Bay. At the same time, a smaller number of callers spoke of drought and the severe effects on livestock and crops. Notable locations of such callers were Galgadud, in particular Abudwak and Guriel, and parts of Lower Shabelle and Gedo. Other callers noted disease outbreaks including chikungunya in Bardera, Gedo. IDPs in camps in Dollow complained of severe food shortages and bad conditions. Many callers asked about malnutrition with some reporting diversion of nutritional supplements.
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