Humanitarian agencies warn that Somalia faces a real risk of famine as drought persists and the fallout from the war in the Middle East affects prices and aid flows. United Nations-backed experts and humanitarian groups say around six million people are in crisis levels of food insecurity, driven by a lack of rain and sharply rising food and water prices. UN aid teams report that people are going days without enough food, with nearly two million of those affected being young children who are at high risk of illness or death. The warnings point to compounding pressures, including dwindling or strained assistance and worsening access to essential supplies. Together, the sources describe a deteriorating situation in which water and food shortages and higher costs deepen malnutrition and vulnerability. The agencies call attention to the urgency of scaling up support to prevent further deterioration, especially among children.