April 3rd Assessment and May 1st Impact outlook 2026

The hydro meteorological data analysed during the May 1st ten day, most of the country’s basins had good surface water flow. Most of the West Shebelle, Baro Akobo, Abay, Omo Gibe, Rift Valley, Awash, Aysha, Ogaden, Tekeze, Wabe shebele, Ogaden, and Afar Danakil had moderate to high surface water flow, while the Middle and Lower Omo Gibe, Rift Valley, and Abay basins had very high surface water flow. Therefore, it contributed well to the water resources. On the other hand, the Lower Omo Gibe and Rift Valley basins had high surface water flow. The rest remained dry in the Middle Abay, Upper Tekeze, and Awash, and in some parts of the Lower Baro Akobo.