By Winfred Watenya
The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) has warned of the increased risk of flooding in Uganda and across most parts of the Greater Horn of Africa.
The warning is contained in its March to May 2024 seasonal forecast which indicates a higher probability of wetter-than-normal conditions.
The forecast shows that the highest probabilities for wetter than usual conditions are in central to western Kenya and in the cross-border areas of Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda.
The ICPAC director Dr. Guleid Artan warns that, due to the increased rainfall recorded in the October to December 2023 period, along with the forecast of wetter-than-normal conditions from March to May, there is an elevated risk of flooding in areas prone to floods.
He thus underscores the urgency for coordinated action and preparedness, emphasizing the need for proactive measures to mitigate potential impacts and capitalize on the opportunities presented by the forecast rainfall.
