Igad cautions about the occurrence of substantial precipitation in the Horn of Africa during the months of June and September

According to the region’s climate outlook, a significant portion of the Horn of Africa is anticipated to have substantial rainfall from June to September.

According to a communique released in Juba, the capital of South Sudan, during the 67th Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum organized by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (Igad), the rainfall pattern in Djibouti, Eritrea, central and northern Ethiopia, western and coastal Kenya, and much of Uganda, South Sudan, and Sudan will be higher than normal between June and September.

The study stated that several regions, including parts of northern Somalia, isolated areas in western Ethiopia, and northwestern South Sudan, are anticipated to encounter drier weather than usual.

The conference, spanning two days, commenced on Monday and was attended by delegates from member countries of Igad.

The weather pattern observed from June to September bears a resemblance to the patterns observed in 1998 and 2007.

The statement stated that an early to normal commencement of rainfall is anticipated in many regions, such as central and northern Ethiopia, Eritrea, Sudan, and South Sudan.

“Nevertheless, a postponed initiation is probable in Djibouti, regions of eastern and western Ethiopia, central and western Sudan, and northern South Sudan.”

The forecast indicates that temperatures in the region, especially in northern Sudan, central and western Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania, may be higher than usual.