REGIONAL OVERVIEW
Although the El Niño climatic event has been weakening since January, IGAD-ICPAC and global climate partners predict that the humanitarian impact will continue. There is likely to be further deterioration in food security and nutrition in affected areas during the lean period (March- May), up to June-August 2016 when green harvests can be expected. As of March 2016, the FSNWG reports close to 19.5 million people are facing critical and emergency food insecurity levels, a slight decrease from February due to ongoing harvests. Food security assessment results from Sudan and Eritrea are however not yet available and this may alter the overall number. While the humanitarian response is ongoing, good practices are emerging and documented to improve aid delivery in real time and prepare for future shocks.