"........ http://countrystudies.us/somalia/34.htm
"Somalis recognize four seasons, two rainy (gu and day) and two dry (jiilaal
and hagaa). The gu rains begin in April and last until June, producing a
fresh supply of pasture and for a brief period turning the desert into a
flowering garden. Lush vegetation covers most of the land, especially the
central grazing plateau where grass grows tall. Milk and meat abound, water
is plentiful, and animals do not require much care."


The first Paragraph which you forgot to quote says..............

"Climate is the primary factor in much of Somali life. For the large nomadic
population, the timing and amount of rainfall are crucial determinants of
the adequacy of grazing and the prospects of relative prosperity. During
droughts such as occurred during 1974-75 and 1984-85, starvation can occur.
There are some indications that the climate has become drier in the last
century and that the increase in the number of people and animals has put a
growing burden on water and vegetation. "

And for really up to date info try....

http://wwww.reliefweb.int/w/rwb.nsf/...530132/fb1b8d6
7a1fd12c049256d8200279311?OpenDocument




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