🌦️ Tharaka Nithi County Rainfall Report - Nov 3, 2023 ☔
Following consecutive heavy rainfall days, soil saturation led to landslides. Rainfall data for the day:
Kanyanga pry: 38.4mm
Materi girls: 35.6mm
Nkondi pry: 40.0mm
Thuchi barrier: 34.6mm
Tharaka university: 19.4mm
Ura gate: 19.4mm
Nkondi MRG: 34.5mm
Stay safe and tuned for more updates via meteo.go.ke 🌧️ #rainfallalert
The WMO State of Global Water Resources 2022 report highlights the Greater Horn of Africa as a region that is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and water scarcity. The report notes that the region has experienced a series of severe droughts in recent years, which have had a devastating impact on livelihoods and food security.
The report also warns that the situation is likely to worsen in the future, as climate change is expected to lead to more frequent and severe droughts and floods in the region. The report also notes that the region's population is growing rapidly, which will put additional pressure on water resources. Followers
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Read the report: https://public.wmo.int/en/media/press-release/wmo-calls-better-monitoring-of-increasingly-erratic-water-cycle
#climateaction #climatechange #climatechange #ClimateAction #water
Climate resilience is essential for the future of the Greater Horn of Africa
The 65th Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF65) brought together experts from across the region to discuss how climate services can be used to build resilience to climate change. The forum was a launchpad for actionable change, with participants exploring innovative mitigation measures that have the potential to reshape the IGAD region's climate resilience landscape.
Climate resilience is the ability of people, communities, and systems to withstand, adapt to, and recover from shocks and stresses related to climate change. It is essential for the future of the Greater Horn of Africa, a region that is already experiencing the impacts of climate change, such as more extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and changes in agricultural yields.
Climate services are tools and products that help people understand and use climate information. They can be used to support decision-making in a variety of sectors, such as agriculture, water resources, and disaster risk management.
The GHACOF65 forum highlighted the importance of climate services for building Sceniro planning in the Greater Horn of Africa. As well as #ElNiño conditions were forecast for the October, November to December season 2023. During the event Participants explored how climate services can be used to:
📣Improve early warning systems:Climate services can be used to provide early warning of extreme weather events, such as droughts and floods. This information can help people take action to protect themselves and their property.
🌾Support agricultural planning:Climate services can be used to help farmers plan their crops and irrigation systems in accordance with expected weather patterns. This can help to improve crop yields and reduce food insecurity.
💧💧Manage water resources: Climate services can be used to help water managers plan for changes in water availability. This can help to ensure that t
DAY TWO: IGAD Climate Prediction & Applications Centre
(ICPAC) Debuts at GHACOF65 with Groundbreaking Climate Change Solutions.
ICPAC Showcases Innovative Solutions to Adapt to Climate Change at #GHACOF65 #GHACOF ICPAC
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⚠️ Floods ALERT
📍Kasese #Uganda
🌧️Following a heavy downpour last night, areas around mountain Rwenzori are affected after river Nyamwambwa burst it’s banks.
🏠The incident has left villages of, Nyakasanga, Kamwirikwizi, Saluti A&B, Mawa Market, Kitoro and Kisagazi at risk.
🚧Kirembe road has been cut off at Namuhunga junction.
♦️Red Cross Action: Red Cross Action Teams are working with local authorities, alerting the community members at risk especially those near the waterway and those in town to evacuate.
Advisories are being issued both at household and community level through radios.
We continue to traverse all areas at risk, conducting rapid assessment and will share statistics in due course.
For more information, contact:
John Cliff Wamala,
Communication and PR officer
0700162537
[email protected]
🗓️ #SaveTheDate
Exciting news for the agricultural community! 🌾 Join us as we honor excellence in agriculture at the Annual Agriculture Awards 2023. We are thrilled to announce that our esteemed Patron & State Minister for Agriculture, Hon Rtd Maj Bwino Kyakulaga, will be delivering an important statement on the dates
📅 Mark your calendars for the 15th of June 2023, and make sure to book your spot at the prestigious Sheraton Kampala. This is an event you won't want to miss!
✨ The theme for this year's awards is "Recognition, Inspiring, and Motivation for Agriculture Development," where we celebrate those who have made remarkable contributions to the field of agriculture.
🌱 Don't miss this opportunity to network, learn, and be inspired. For more information and to book your seat, visit www.ugandaagricultureawards.org or Call 0392822410. Grace Musimami
#AAawards2023 #AnnualAgricultureAwards #InspirationInFarming
Turkana Elders gather to forecast the weather pattern for long rains of March, April and May season in #Kenya #MAM2023
https://youtu.be/N6LDkX0kLs4
Climate change is a real and urgent issue that we can no longer ignore. The recent heavy rains in Uganda, cyclone Freddy in Malawi, storms in California, floods in New Zealand and Brazil are just some of the devastating consequences of a changing climate. We must act now to mitigate the effects of climate change and prevent further loss and damage. It's time for all of us to take responsibility and work together to make a positive impact. Let's not allow this to become the "new normal" - it's time to wake up and take action before it's too late. ICPAC Met OfficeWorld Meteorological OrganizationIGAD's Conflict Early Warning and Response Mechanism Necjogha The Worlds of Journalism Study
Read full writing : https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/bridging-gap-necjoghas-approach-fostering-collaboration-between/?trackingId=4mczCx1MgiJt3BXCqXfI4A%3D%3D
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1st National Dialogue on Anticipatory Action
Uganda experiences a wide range of disasters in various hotspots across the country. Most of the recorded disasters are climate and weather related. The ability to predict such events has improved with the advancement in science which gives disaster managers a Window of Opportunity to act based on a forecast and thus consequently reduce or prevent the potential impact of the expected disasters.
Uganda Red Cross Society, Uganda National Meteorological Authority, Office of the Prime Minister and World Food Program are organising the 1st National Dialogue on Anticipatory Action.
The dialogue will bring together stakeholders involved in the design and implementation of Anticipatory Action from Government Ministries, Members of Parliament from different committees, UN Agencies, NGO and Development Partners.
Be part of the live conversation.
You are invited to cover the event.
Date : 2nd and 3rd November 2022
Time: 9am
Venue: Kampala Serena Hotel.
For more information contact:
Irene Nakasiita
Director Communication
07550000695
[email protected]
Early warning and early action for all
Today is the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) 2022 is on 13 October. A report from the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns that half of the countries globally are not protected by multi-hazard early warning systems.
Read Full report: https://www.undrr.org/publication/global-status-multi-hazard-early-warning-systems-target-g
According to the Global Network Against Food Crises, 50 million people are projected to face severe acute food insecurity by the end of 2022
The IGAD region continues to grapple with the combined effects of climatic shocks, protracted political and resource-based conflicts, economic decline, escalated food and fuel prices, and inflation. Of the global figures recorded in the Global Report on Food Crises 2022, the region accounts for 22 percent of the global number of acutely food insecure people and 10 million children under five suffering from severe and acute malnutrition.
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Read more: https://mailchi.mp/8d0685b3bedf/climate-outlook-forum-bulletin-impacts-and-sectoral-advisories-6252691
#KampalaFloods
This is Zana - Entebbe Road after a heavy down pour this evening in Kampala city.
People are advised to use alternative routes to connect to Entebbe; after Zana being cut off by floods. We have received reports that people are still caught up in flooded shops and buildings.
This week Uganda National Meteorological Authority ( UNMA) has just released; Ten days weather forecast and advisories indicating that the current forecast, substantial rainfall activity is expected to continue in the entire country but with moderate rainfall performance in the eastern strip of #Karamoja subregion bordering Kenya and in some areas in the south adjacent to Lake Victoria.
According to Uganda National Meteorological Authority people are advised to carryout the following;
🌧 Local Authorities should continue opening up clogged drainage systems in order to avoid any risks that may arise from potential flash floods.
📜 Monitor and report any emergence of crop pests, animal parasites and plant diseases to technical staff at subcounty and district.
🚑Maximum care and proper management of waste and domestic pit latrines should be observed and promoted in order to prevent the spread of diseases like cholera, dysentery and typhoid. Drinking water
should be boiled for safety of life.
💧Communities are encouraged to start putting in place facilities for rain water harvesting and storage for future use. Those living in the proximity of the flood plains, riverbanks and wetland areas should vacate
as the rains intensify.
🌱🌲They are also advised to avoid sheltering under trees whenever it is raining as a safety precaution against lightning strikes that are often associated with thunderstorms.
💦 Relevant authorities are encouraged to de-silt water storage facilities such as reservoirs, valley
dams/tank.
#floods2022 #FloodSafety #FloodSituation #UrbanFloods #UNMA ICPAC
Eastern Uganda is experiencing ravaging floods which has claimed lives of children, women and men destroying roads, houses and crops. Bukedi district in Kamutur Subcounty and Mbale district for example have glimpsed Heavy rain since August with widespread flooding and risk of more hazards and disasters.
#EarlyWarningEarlyAction saves lives and livelihoods. So if you are in an affected area, please heed all warnings from the national meteorological service and listen to radio 📻
Where is Bukedi district?
Located in the eastern part of Uganda, this area is a low lying stretch at the foot of Mount Elgon running from the shores of Lake Victoria to the southern shoreline of Lake Kyoga and includes the districts of Tororo, Busia, Budaka, Kibuku, Butaleja and Pallisa.
This video is from social media of friends and citizen journalists in Eastern Uganda
Voice in the video: Kamutur Subcounty is in Bukedea district and the person speaking says he is the LC.3 Chairperson
Many feared dead after floods swept them in Mbale. Search for bodies on-going in river Nabuyonga in Mbale district Eastern Uganda
