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Warning Issued for Potential Heavy Rains and Flooding in Six Regions
The Reporter (Amharic) · 1 hour ago · Read the Full Story on The Reporter (Amharic)
AI SUMMARY
The Ethiopian Disaster Risk Management Commission has warned of potential heavy rainfall and flash floods across six regions during the 2026/27 summer months.
- The Ethiopian Disaster Risk Management Commission issued a national summer season flood early warning on September 27.
- Six regions identified at risk of heavy rainfall and flash floods are Somali, Oromia, South West Ethiopia, Sidama, Central Ethiopia, and South Ethiopia.
- Specific high-risk zones include Fafan, Jarar, Shabelle, and Dawa in Somali; Bale, Borena, and Guji in Oromia; and Kaffa and Dawro in South West Ethiopia.
- The Ethiopian Meteorology Institute noted that unseasonable rain may also occur in northern, northeastern, eastern, and central parts of the country in October and November.
- River overflow risks were identified along the Shabelle, Genale Dawa, Omo-Gibe, Blate, Kulfo, Sile, Sego, Akobo, and Baro rivers.
- Regional governments are urged to activate flood response task forces, disseminate warnings, and monitor river levels.
- The federal government is requested to prepare integrated contingency plans, pre-position resources, and improve health surveillance for potential waterborne diseases.
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