According to NOAA-NCEP GFS, the forecast for the coming one week indicates widespread heavy cumulative rainfall across western parts of Somaliland, apart from a few areas in Lasqorey and Berbera where dry conditions will prevail. Very Heavy cumulative rainfall of up to 250.0 mm is expected over the parts of Wajaale, Gabiley and Dilla with a high risk of flash floods over vulnerable areas. Map 1 shows the spatial distribution of the rainfall forecast.