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Daily maximum temperature greater than 36°C is expected over Afar, Gambella, western Benshangul-Gumuz, western Amhara, and western Tigray.

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Daily maximum temperature greater than 36°C is expected over Afar, Gambella, western Benshangul-Gumuz, western Amhara, and western Tigray.

Expected: Heat wave
Orange severity
Language:
en
Category:
Met
Urgency:
Expected
Severity:
Severe
Certainty:
Likely
Time period
  • Issued Thu 14 May 2026 02:31
  • Effective: Thu 14 May 2026 14:00
  • Onset: Thu 14 May 2026 14:00
  • Expires: Sat 16 May 2026 14:00
Area

Afar

Gambela

Western Tigray

West Amhara

Western BenshanGulu-Gumuz

Event Description

Increasing daily maximum temperature is likely to lead to several impacts on health, agriculture, infrastructure, and the environment.

Instructions
The people in the mentioned area are advised to stay hydrated, avoid prolonged outdoor exposure, and take precautions against heat-related illnesses.