Ethiopia Issues Flood Warning Amid El Niño Climate Risks

The Ethiopian Disaster Risk Management Commission has issued a national flood alert for the upcoming Bega season, spanning from October to January. The alert warns of heavy, unseasonal rains and flash floods across several parts of the country. This climate challenge occurs simultaneously with severe drought and food insecurity, both driven by the intensifying El Niño phenomenon. Reports indicate that communities in the Afar, Amhara, Oromia, and Tigray regions are particularly vulnerable to these extreme weather shifts. The commission emphasizes the complexity of managing these dual crises of drought and flooding.