Highlights

• Temperatures are generally warmer than the long-term average across most parts of Ethiopia, especially in the northeastern lowlands and parts of the central highlands.
• Rainfall performance is generally near normal in many areas, including the northern half, central, eastern, and southwestern parts of the country.
• The Bega and Belg seasons have recorded normal to above-normal rainfall in several areas, while the Kiremt season shows normal to below-normal rainfall in the northeast, east, and central parts.
• El Niño and a positive Indian Ocean Dipole are influencing rainfall distribution and temperature conditions during the year.
• Heavy rainfall, flooding, thunderstorms, strong winds, and high temperatures are being observed in different parts of the country, with impacts on communities, infrastructure, settlements, and farmlands.