Source: Xinhua| 2017-08-16 01:22:24|Editor: yanVideo Player CloseADDIS ABABA, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- The Ethiopian Meteorology Agency warned Ethiopians on Tuesday over a prospect of above-average rainfall induced flood accidents in different parts of the east African country. The announcement by the agency on Tuesday indicated that a probable above-average rainfall during the coming six days could result in an unprecedented flood as major rivers in the country could run out of their path. The agency warned that rivers including Blue Nile, major tributary to the world's longest river Nile, could receive excessive water from the expected average and above-average rainfall that could threaten the lives of people living near and by the river banks. The announcement, however, valued the expected above-average rainfall as an advantage to agricultural production in drought affected arid and semi-arid parts of the country. The Ethiopian Meteorology Agency has also advised farmers to watch over their harvest from any threat that could emanate from the unprecedented rainfall.

Source: Ethiopian News August 15, 2017 17:59 UTC