The Intergovernmental Authority on Development's (Igad) Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) has released its latest weather forecast.
It predicts that the long rainy season from March to May, also known as the MAM rainy season, will receive above-average rainfall. This is good news for the region as this season contributes up to 60 per cent of the annual rainfall. With this above-average rainfall, it is hoped that the region will experience improved agricultural and hydrological conditions.
