Hold onto your umbrellas, East Africa! 🌩️ The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) just dropped a weather forecast that’s got everyone talking. Brace for a ‘marathon of storms’ across the Horn of Africa from June through September, with above-average rainfall predicted in multiple countries. 💧
Who’s Getting Soaked?
From the coastal vibes of Kenya to Sudan’s sprawling landscapes, heavy rain will dominate regions including:
🇩🇯 Djibouti
🇪🇷 Eritrea
Central/northern Ethiopia
Western Kenya’s tea highlands ☕
Uganda’s lush countryside 🌿
South Sudan and Sudan (yes, both!)
The warning came straight from IGAD’s 67th Climate Outlook Forum in Juba, South Sudan. Scientists and meteorologists are urging communities to prep for potential floods and landslides.
Why It Matters
While rain often means life for crops and water supplies, too much could turn deadly. 🌾🚨 Farmers might cheer for fuller harvests, but overflowing rivers and flash floods could displace thousands. Local leaders are already mobilizing disaster-response teams.
Stay tuned as we track this weather rollercoaster – and if you’re traveling to the region this summer, pack those rain boots! 👢✨
