March 3rd Assessment and April 1st impact outlook 2026

Bulletin

During the first ten days of April, the basins benefiting from the Belg season experienced moderate to high moisture levels. This condition enhances both surface water flow and ground water resource availability. On the other hand, the excessively high moisture occurring intermittently in some sub-basins such as Abay, Baro Akobo, Omo Gibe, Rift Valley, Upper & Middle Awash, and Genale Dawa, as well as in urban centers and flood-prone rural areas, may lead to localized flooding. To mitigate and prevent such negative impacts and to effectively manage the high moisture observed, it is advisable to implement early preparedness and preemptive measures based on the recommendations .