By Gerald Tenywa
The rain, which caused disruptions within the first two weeks of May is declining and most parts of Uganda should expect light rainfall in the week of May 23-30, 2023.
“Light rainfall (less than 50 mm) expected over southern Sudan, eastern South Sudan, Eritrea, Djibouti, Uganda, northern and southern Ethiopia, southern Somalia, coastal and western Kenya, and coastal and southern Tanzania,” stated ICPAC. “Drier than usualconditions expected over most parts of Uganda, South Sudan, western Kenya, and few regions over southern Ethiopia and southern Somalia.”
ICPAC is a Climate Center accredited by the World Meteorological Organization that provides Climate Services to 11 East African Countries. The services offered by ICPAC aim at creating resilience in a region deeply affected by climate change and extreme weather.
ICPAC operates under the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD), which is a regional body to which Uganda subscribes as a member.
Temperature
According to the weekly weather forecast, most parts of the region including Uganda should expect favourable temperatures.
“Moderate to high temperatures (20 – 32℃) expected over parts of eastern and western Sudan, South Sudan, much of Uganda, most parts of Tanzania, eastern and northern Kenya, Somalia, Djibouti, and eastern and north-western parts of Ethiopia,” stated ICPAC.