In the coming second dekad of September 2025, the meteorological forecasted information indicates that the seasonal rainfall activity is expected to continue over various

Kiremt rain benefiting and Meher producing area of the country. In line with this over nort western, south-western and central parts expected better moisture. The expected moisture over Kiremt rains benefiting areas will be important to the water needs of perennial plants, vegetables and fruits and the water requirement of the existing Meher crops, which are at different phenological phases, as well as to improve the supply of pasture and drinking water over pastoral and agro-pastoral areas in the east and northeast parts of the country. On the other hand, the predicted forecast indicates that there will be expect heavy rain in the west, north-west, north, and north-east and central parts of the country causing flash floods in some places of flood prone areas. Thus it might lead to water logging and landslides in the sloping areas, and crop damage on crop fields found in low-lying areas and near riverbanks including in areas where the soil type is clay. It can also cause crop disease and weed infestation in humid areas. Therefore, the farmers and the concerned bodies should prepare flood reversal and drainage canals. It is necessary to regularly monitor the crop fields, to spray the necessary inputs for crops with help of agricultural experts, and to apply herbicides and pesticides according to the weather conditions, and also to keep the community away from areas that are prone to landslides.