During the second dekade of May 2026, moist to humid moisture conditions was recorded across the Belg and Meher crop-growing areas of southern, southwestern, southeastern, northwestern, and western Ethiopia. The substantial moisture that was highly beneficial for the growth and development of early-planted Belg crops at various phenological stages. It also played a positive role in facilitating the sowing of long-cycle crops, supporting the growth of early-planted Meher crops, and meeting the water requirements of perennial crops. Furthermore, the rainfall significantly contributed to improving the availability of drinking water and pasture resources in pastoral and agro-pastoral areas, thereby enhancing livestock production conditions and supporting local livelihoods. In contrast, dry moisture conditions prevailed over the northeastern, central, and eastern Belg rainfall-receiving areas. These moisture deficits adversely affected the satisfaction of crop water requirements and may have constrained crop growth and development in locations where rainfall was insufficient to meet agricultural moisture demands. Consequently, continued monitoring of moisture conditions and crop performance is recommended in these areas to mitigate potential impacts on agricultural production.