Hotspot woreda classification is derived using six multisector indicators, including agriculture and nutrition, agreed at regional and federal levels. A hotspot matrix is often used as a proxy for the acute Integrated Phase Food Security Classification (IPC) and is indicative of food security and nutrition status. Hotspot woredas require urgent humanitarian response.

Nutrition hotspot woredas classified as priority 1, 2, 3 or no priority.

The classification of the hotspot woredas was done in 2 phases at regional and federal level. The regional level classification was completed on 22 May 2015 while the federal level classification team that comprised of DRMFSS/ENCU, WFP and FEWS-NET started on 25-27 May 2015. The hotspot woredas list is intended to guide nutrition cluster partners and other stakeholders to plan, prioritize resource allocation and implement /strengthen emergency nutrition responses particularly in priority one and two woredas; while the situation will be closely monitored in priority three.

The table shows prioritization for WASH, ES/NFI clusters, Hotspot classification and relief food beneficiaries by woreda (admin level 3). The relief food beneficiaries are based on meher assessment findings.