FLOOD RESPONSE PLAN ETHIOPIA 2020 KIREMT SEASON FLOODS [EN]

According to the National Meteorology Agency’s weather forecast for September 2020, the kiremt rain is expected to continue in all zones of Tigray, Benishangul Gumuz, Gambella, East and West Gojjam, North Shewa, Bahir Dar Zuria, Awi,
North and South Gonder, North and South Wollo zones in Amhara, East and West Wollega, Jimma, Illubabor, North West Shewa and North Shewa zones, Arsi, Bale, East and West Hararge zones in Oromia, Jigjiga zone in Somali, Hadiya, Gurage, Wolayita, Dawuro, Gamo Gofa, Keffa, Bench Maji, Gedio, Segen, South Omo zones in SNNP, Harari and Sidama regions, as well as in Dire Dawa and Addis Ababa cities. Heavy rainfall is also likely to occur in some parts of the country. Meanwhile, Siti, Fik, Degahabur, and Gode zones in Somali region, and the Southern Oromia zones will likely receive nearnormal rainfall during the month. (Read full plan . . .)