
Normally, the second ten days of July is the time when the moisture gets stronger in most of the Kiremet crop growing areas, and in terms of agricultural activities, it is the time when the soil moisture needed for the crops that have already been sown is sufficient and a favorable condition is created for the crops that will be sown. In the coming second dekad of July 2024, the meteorological forecast information indicates that the seasonal rainfall activity is expected to continue in a good amount and distribution over much of Kiremt rainfall benefiting area of the country. The situation will favor ongoing meher agricultural activities which are at different phenological stages in terms of crop water requirement such as water availability of short and long cycle Meher crops found at different phases, water needs of fruit, Vegetables perennial plants and availability of pasture and drinking water over eastern and north eastern pastoral and agro pastoral areas. On the other hand, the expected continuous and high humid moisture condition might have negative impact on the normal growth and development of crops particularly in areas where normally affected by excess moisture condition and also will cause for flash flood and water logging on crops field in low lying areas. Thus, proper attention should be undertaken to minimize the risk in areas where there is no proper drainage system and low-lying areas making channel, to reduce the effect of excess water. Moreover, the continuous and widespread rainfall over some parts might create conducive condition for weed infestation which can be aggressive at the time of excess moisture condition. Therefore proper attention should be taken to minimize the risk due to the expected excesses moisture condition.