Millions of people in the Greater Horn of Africa have already "suffered the longest drought in 40 years," and parts of the region are bracing for a fifth consecutive failed rainy season, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has reported. "Sadly, our models show with a high degree of confidence that we are entering the fifth consecutive failed rainy season in the Horn of Africa". Rainfall from October to December contributes up to 70 per cent of the annual total in the equatorial parts of the Greater Horn of Africa, particularly in eastern Kenya. Project activities will be centered around supporting EWS regional services and strengthening regional coordination and cooperation for these and climate services. They will also provide communities with actionable EWS, ensure early actions, and develop demand-driven climate and early warning information services.

Source: Ethiopian News August 27, 2022 19:54 UTC