CAP Alert · Actual

Daily minimum temperature is expected below 5 degree Celsius over pocket area of central and Southern highlands of Oromia, eastern Amhara

Expired: Frost
Moderate severity
Urgency Expected
Severity Moderate
Certainty Possible
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 12 Dec 2025 11:21
  • Effective 13 Dec 2025 09:00
  • Onset 13 Dec 2025 09:00
  • Expires 16 Dec 2025 09:00
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Daily minimum temperature is expected below 5 degree Celsius over pocket area of central and Southern highlands of Oromia, eastern Amhara

Area

Central and Southern highlands Oromia and Eastern , Central and Southern highlands of Oromia

Event description

Daily minimum temperatures are expected to be below 5 degrees Celsius at nighttime and early in the morning, which is likely to increase the risk of cold-related health impacts, particularly for vulnerable groups such as infants, the elderly, outdoor workers, and people with chronic illnesses. The cold conditions may also affect livestock, crops, and water resources in exposed areas

Instructions

The people in the mentioned area and concerned persons are advised to be on the lookout for a daily minimum temperature is expected below 5 degrees Celsius. Advisable to wear warm clothing, especially at night and early morning, to ensure infants, the elderly, and people with chronic illnesses stay warm, provide shelter and additional feed for animals, and cover sensitive crops where possible to reduce frost damage