As part of the forum, GHACOF 72 is set to release the seasonal climate outlook for the March–April–May (MAM) period, a critical season
The mean temperature outlook for 20–27 January 2026 shows widespread heat across the Greater Horn of Africa(GHA).
The forecast further reveals how North-eastern Kenya stands out, pointing to exceptional rainfall exceeding the 90th percentile
Most western and northern parts of the Greater Horn of Africa are expected to experience warmer-than-usual temperatures
The Greater Horn of Africa is heading into a week defined by contrast rather than coherence, as the weather divides sharply
The consistent heavy rain creates a significant flooding risk, especially considering that the intensity and frequency of the rainfall
A significant weather pattern is expected to bring above-average rainfall and potential flooding to cross-border regions
As October settles in, the Greater Horn of Africa (GHA) enters another critical week of weather volatility, marked by heavier-than-normal rain
Across other parts of the Greater Horn of Africa, Uganda, Rwanda, northern Burundi, and western Kenya, rainfall forecast is 50-200 millimeters
“The scale of the hunger crisis across the region is deeply alarming, with more people affected than the entire population of many countries elsewhere,” said Eric Perdison, the World Food Programme’s Regional Director for Eastern and Southern Africa, during…