Information Management Center - Somaliland

Information Management Center for Land and Water Resources

[Information Management Center - Somaliland @imcsomaliland]

IMC and MoAD co-hosted the National Climate Outlook Forum in Hargeisa on 2 June 2026, supported by FAO-SWALIM.

The forum reviewed the JJAS seasonal forecast, indicating below-normal rainfall in Somaliland, and emphasized early action and coordinated climate risk management.

[Information Management Center - Somaliland @imcsomaliland]

IMC completed a field mission in Oodweyne, Ceelxume & Beerato focusing on:

🌱 Soil & Land Suitability Assessment (soil sampling)
🛰️ Land Cover/Land Use field verification

The mission supports accurate land information and evidence-based resource management across Somaliland.

[Information Management Center - Somaliland @imcsomaliland]

Somaliland Forecast (05–11 May): Light–moderate rainfall in Sool, Sheikh & Zeylac; dry conditions in parts of Gabiley, Hargeisa & Berbera. Uneven rainfall continues.

#Somaliland #WeatherUpdate #IMCSomaliland

[Information Management Center - Somaliland @imcsomaliland]

May 2026 Outlook: Most of Somaliland is likely to receive above-normal rainfall (up to 80% probability) with higher temperatures. Opportunities for agriculture—but flood & disease risks increase.

#Somaliland #ClimateUpdate

[Information Management Center - Somaliland @imcsomaliland]

Somaliland Weekly Weather Forecast | 21–27 April 2026:

Mostly dry conditions, with light rainfall in parts of Hargeisa, Gabiley, Berbera & Borama. Eastern regions remain dry. Impacts: mixed—better pasture in the west, drought stress in the east.

[Information Management Center - Somaliland @imcsomaliland]

Somaliland Weekly Weather Forecast:

Light rainfall is anticipated in Hargeisa, Sheikh, and Berbera, with some areas in Sool and western Zeylac likely remaining dry.

report: https://t.co/RqXHA7F5x5

[Information Management Center - Somaliland @imcsomaliland]

IMC Somaliland has completed this week’s GIS capacity-building training for key ministries, focusing on practical geospatial skills. Certificates were awarded to all participants for their success.

#IMC #GIS #Somaliland #Data

[Information Management Center - Somaliland @imcsomaliland]

📍 Today marked the official opening of IMC’s Fundamental GIS Training Program.

The training brings together participants from government, institutional, and academic sectors to strengthen GIS, QGIS, and spatial data skills for planning and decision support.

[Information Management Center - Somaliland @imcsomaliland]

📍 IMC Capacity Building Program

IMC will host Fundamental GIS Training for line ministry staff at the Somaliland IMC Hall from 28 March to 1 April 2026.

The training emphasizes GIS, QGIS, spatial data analysis, and cartography to improve geospatial intelligence in Somaliland.

[Information Management Center - Somaliland @imcsomaliland]

🌧️ IMC 48-Hour Forecast (Mar 27–28)

Moderate–heavy rain is expected in Gabiley, Hargeisa, Berbera, Sheikh, Baki, Lughaya, Borama & Ceerigabo.

⚠️ Heavy hotspots: Baki, Lughaya, Hargeisa, Berbera, Burco & Oodweyne
⏱️ Fri afternoon → Sat (possible extension)
🚨 Flash flood risk.

[Information Management Center - Somaliland @imcsomaliland]

🌧️ Somaliland Weekly Forecast (24–30 March)

• Light rain across most regions
• Moderate rain in Baki, Borama, Ceerigaabo & Laasqorey
• Dry conditions in parts of Zeylac & Berbera

Report: https://t.co/k1q7zmASbR

[Information Management Center - Somaliland @imcsomaliland]

🌍 World Meteorological Day

Weather data saves lives.

From rainfall forecasts to drought monitoring, IMC supports smarter decisions for Somaliland’s future.

#WMO2026 #Climate #Somaliland #Water #Data

[Information Management Center - Somaliland @imcsomaliland]

🌧️ Somaliland Weather (17–23 Mar 2026)

Light rainfall across most areas, with moderate rains in parts of Maroodijeex, Awdal & Sanaag.
- Improves soil moisture & pasture
- Limited impact after a long dry spell
- Sool & Buuhoodle remain mostly dry

Link: https://t.co/OgQpAiSv1b

[Information Management Center - Somaliland @imcsomaliland]

🌱 Baki Field Mission

IMC, with FAO-SWALIM and line ministries, conducted soil sampling & soil profiling in Baki District to support sustainable land management and climate-smart agriculture in Somaliland.

Healthy soils = resilient food systems. 🌍

[Information Management Center - Somaliland @imcsomaliland]

Weekly Weather Forecast (02–08 March 2026)

Mostly dry conditions across Somaliland, with localized light rainfall (1–20 mm) expected in parts of Awdal, Maroodijeex, Sanaag & Togdheer.

Report link: https://t.co/V79EB44M2S

[Information Management Center - Somaliland @imcsomaliland]

Somaliland Gu (MAM) 2026 Seasonal Outlook released.

Above-normal rainfall is likely across most areas, with above-average temperatures expected. Rains forecast to begin earlier in western regions (April) and spread eastward.

Link: https://t.co/wLULrkICyn

[Information Management Center - Somaliland @imcsomaliland]

The Information Management Center (IMC) & Ministry of Agriculture Development (MoAD), with support from FAO SWALIM, have officially released the March–April–May (MAM) 2026 Long Rains Seasonal Climate Outlook following a national co-production process.

[Information Management Center - Somaliland @imcsomaliland]

💧 Somaliland Groundwater Status Update | Dec 2025

✔️ 95% borehole functionality
📉 Dry-season aquifer declines observed
🌧️ Seasonal recharge driving recovery
📊 170 boreholes monitored nationwide

Access this link for full report: https://t.co/WBJKqKnmD8

[Information Management Center - Somaliland @imcsomaliland]

IMC team joined the Drought Anticipatory Action (DAA) Model Validation Workshop (27 Jan 2026, Ambassador Hotel) to assess local applicability. IMC contributed to forecasting, early warning, NDVI, CDI & environmental indicators to strengthen drought preparedness in Somaliland.

[Information Management Center - Somaliland @imcsomaliland]

Somaliland’s Information Management Center(IMC)met with Consulting Engineers Salzgitter GmbH and HAT to discuss collaboration on water and land information, emphasizing its commitment to addressing key information gaps with government and non-government partners across Somaliland