In all the four zones, the rain did not come in the usual expected rain period as per the national or local previous trends and added with the residual impact of the previous drought season, the overall socioeconomic life and wellbeing of the communities residing in these areas is severely affected.  All zones and districts reported malnutrition and malaria as the major health problem in the drought season.  In all the four zones, the rain did not come in the usual expected rain period as per the national or local previous trends and added with the residual impact of the previous drought season, the overall socioeconomic life and wellbeing of the communities residing in these areas is severely affected.  All zones and districts reported malnutrition and malaria as the major health problem in the drought season.  