Daily minimum temperature is expected to be below 5 degrees Celsius over the pocket area of the central, eastern, and southern highlands of Oromia and eastern Amhara.

Alert Severity:

Extreme

Severe

Moderate

Minor

Frost

Daily minimum temperature is expected to be below 5 degrees Celsius over the pocket area of the central, and southern highlands of Oromia and eastern Amhara

Ongoing: Frost

Orange severity

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Category:

Met

Urgency:

Expected

Severity:

Severe

Certainty:

Likely

Time period

Issued Mon 05 Jan 2026 09:27
Effective: Tue 06 Jan 2026 09:00
Onset: Tue 06 Jan 2026 09:00
Expires: Fri 09 Jan 2026 09:00

Area

central Oromi and eastern Amhara

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