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The Ethiopian Meteorological Institute warned that due to unseasonal rains in some parts of the country, it is necessary to collect the ripened crops as soon as possible.

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The Ethiopian Institute of Meteorology has warned that there will be unseasonal rains in the central, eastern and northwestern parts of the country in the next ten days, and the ripened crops should be harvested soon.

The forecast data shows that the south and southeast areas of the country will experience light to moderate rainfall in the second rainy season of summer.

It also indicated that there will be unseasonal rains ranging from light to heavy rains in central, eastern and northwestern areas.

He pointed out that in Oromia, all the Wolega zones, Jimma, Ilubabor, Buno Bedele, West RC, all Balena Guji zones, East and West Hararge, Borena zone, West Gojam of the Amhara region, South Gondar, around Bahardar, Awi zone are receiving normal and above normal rains.

Benshangul Gumuz Region, Sidama Region, South Ethiopia Region, South West Ethiopia Region, Somali Region, Harari Region and Dredawa in the same way.

The above mentioned areas will receive heavy rains that may cause flash floods in a few places, so caution should be taken already.

On the other hand, in Gambella region, Central Ethiopia, North and South Wolo zones, East Gojam, Central and North Gondar zones, Addis Ababa, all Showa zones, West and Northwest Tigray zones, Afar region Zone 3, Zone 5, Zone 4 and Zone 1 from easy to easy. According to the forecast, they will have moderate unseasonal rain.

He announced that the wet weather conditions observed in the southern half of the country, which will host the second rainy season in summer, will create favorable conditions for the crops sown in the highlands.

He pointed out that it contributes significantly to improving plant growth in pastoral and semi-pastoral areas, enhancing man-made and natural water sources, and facilitating the provision of grazing grass and drinking water for animals.

According to ESA, the wet weather in the south-west, west and east of the country will provide enough water for the garden vegetables, the grain crops planted by the farmers and the crops that have not been sown before the season and are still developing.

On the other hand, he warned that the unseasonal rains in the central, eastern and northwestern parts of the country should be harvested immediately to avoid damage.

Although the wet weather in Kenale Dawa, Wabi Shebele, Omo Gibe, Middle and North Rift Valley, Upper and Middle Nile, Baro Akobo, Lower Keze basins has a positive role in improving water resources; The institute stressed that it may cause flood risk and that precautions should be taken.