The Minister of State for Environment, Hon. Beatrice Anywar, has released the weather forecast for the oncoming season, anticipating isolated showers and thunderstorms that are expected to continue up to mid-September 2023.
While addressing the journalists at the Uganda Media Centre (UMC) on September 1, 2023, Anywar said that the Rwenzori region is presently receiving isolated light showers, which are anticipated to usher in the seasonal rainfall around early to mid-September. Peak rainfall is anticipated around mid-to-late October, she added.
Anywar continued that the South Western Highlands region has been dry, but it is gradually giving way to occasional rains that signal the beginning of the seasonal rainfall, which will begin around early to mid-September.
She stated that in the South Western Lowlands (Ntungamo, Isingiro, Mbarara, Ibanda, Kiruhura, and Kazo) districts, the current dry conditions are expected to continue until around early to mid-September, when the onset of the seasonal rainfall is expected to get established.
She further explained that the south-eastern region is currently experiencing isolated showers and thunderstorms, which are expected to stabilise by mid-September and reach peak levels around mid-October.
“The South Eastern: Kamuli, Iganga, Bugweri, Luuka, Namutumba, Buyende, Kaliro, and Butaleja districts are currently experiencing isolated showers and thunderstorms, which are expected to stabilise by mid-September and reach peak levels around mid-October,” Anywar said.
Anywar also stated that the current rainy weather in the Central Northern districts of Gulu, Apac, Kwania Pader, Lamwo Nwoya, Amuru, Oyam, and Kiryandongo is predicted to last into late November before decreasing.
However, according to Anywar, in order to benefit from the knowledge, the anticipated rains necessitate a timely and proper response. All rain-fed economic activity should use this forecast for planning and decision-making in order to enhance economic welfare and livelihoods.
