I. HIGHLIGHTS/KEY PRIORITIES
El Nino conditions have been predicted to continue into 2016 although some rains were experienced in parts of the country.
Total affected population in four regions of PNG still remains at 2.4 million however the categories of people affected have changed in some places.
Deaths relating to diseases and starvation have been report by Provincial Disaster Centres and other partners.
Access to clean and sufficient quantity of food remain as priority issues in all provinces.
A consolidated assessment report outlining the full situational overview of the impacts of drought and frost, identified needs and key response actions as well as a resource mobilization plan have been submitted to the National Executive Council for endorsement on 21 October, 2015.