Alongside the rainfall outlook, temperatures are projected to remain warmer than average across most parts of the Greater Horn of Africa
Africa is warming faster than global average, its glaciers are disappearing, seas are rising along its coastlines at rate above global norm
Alongside a subdued rainfall outlook, temperatures are expected to remain above averages across most parts of the Greater Horn of Africa
South Sudan is likely to experience lower-than-normal rainfall and hotter temperatures in the coming months, as per the Seasonal Outlook
For Dr. Eng.Niyonzima, Director of the Nile Basin Initiative, this report isn’t a counsel of despair but a call for timely, coordinated action
However, below-normal rainfall is expected across parts of South Sudan, Uganda, and central Ethiopia, reinforcing concerns of low moisture
The anticipated El Niño arrives just two years after the powerful 2023–2024 event, which contributed to record global climate extremes.
WMO says the forecasts are designed to support regional climate centres and national meteorological agencies in improving preparedness
Enhanced rainfall is expected in parts of East Africa for next two weeks, amid continued climate variability across Greater Horn of Africa
Greater Horn of Africa is set to experience below-normal rainfall and warmer-than-average temperatures during the June to September 2026