During October, most major river basins in southern and south-western river basins experienced humid to wet conditions, positively impacting water management activities.

v In November, moist conditions decreased from western and northern areas toward the southern catchments, while humid conditions were experienced across most of Baro Akobo, Omo Gibe, Rift Valley and the southern part of Genale Dawa.

December and January, most catchments experienced dry conditions, negatively impacting water availability; exceptions were the middle and lower Omo Gibe and Baro Akobo catchments, which maintained sub-humid to humid conditions