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SEASONAL OUTLOOK for March to May 2018
Lake Victoria Basin and Central
Overall, there is an increased probability of near-normal rainfall over much of Uganda, except the western sector of the country which is expected to receive normal to above normal rainfall. It should be noted that the onset of seasonal rains is expected to be characterised by severe thunderstorms and hailstorms over several parts of the country.
Central and Western Lake Victoria Basin (Kalangala, Kampala, Wakiso, Masaka, Mpigi, Butambala, Kalungu, Bukomansimbi, Gomba, and Mityana) districts
The region has been experiencing relatively dry conditions punctuated with isolated rainfall since December 2017. The onset of seasonal rains in this region is expected around late February to early March and thereafter, rains are likely to intensify with the peak occurring around mid to late April. The cessation is expected around early to mid-June 2018. Overall, there are high chances of near normal rainfall over this region.
Eastern Lake Victoria and South Eastern: (Jinja, Mayuge, Kamuli, Iganga, Bugiri, Namayingo, Luuka, Namutumba, Buyende, Kaliro, Busia and Tororo) districts
This region has been experiencing dry conditions since December 2017. The onset of seasonal rains is expected around late February to early March and the peak is expected around mid to late April through early May. The cessation is expected around late May. Overall, this region has a high chance of receiving near-normal rainfall.
Eastern parts of Central (Mukono, Buikwe, Kayunga, Buvuma) districts.
The region is currently experiencing dry spells which are expected to continue up to late February when irregular rains will set in. The onset of seasonal rains is expected around late February to early March. The peak of rains is expected around mid to late April. The cessation is expected around early to mid-June. Overall, near-normal rainfall is expected over this region.
Western Parts of Central: (Nakasongola, Luwero, Kyankwanzi, Nakaseke, Kiboga, Mubende, Sembabule, Lyantonde, Kyotera and Rakai) districts
The region is currently experiencing dry spells which are expected to continue up to late February to early March when the onset of the seasonal rains is likely to get established. The peak of rains is likely to occur around mid-April. The cessation is expected around early/mid-June. Overall, there are high chances of near normal rainfall over this region.
Eastern
Eastern Central: (Pallisa, Budaka, Kibuku, Mbale, Sironko, Manafwa, Namisindwa, Bududa, Kapchorwa, Kumi, Kaberamaido, Soroti, Serere, Amolatar, Butaleja, Bulambuli, Kween, Bukwo, Bukedea and Ngora) districts
The onset of seasonal rains over this region is expected around early to mid-March. The peak rains are expected around late April and the cessation around mid-June. Overall the region is expected to receive near-normal rains.
North Eastern: (Katakwi, Moroto, Kotido, Nakapiripirit, Abim, Napak, Amudat, Amuria, and Kaabong) districts
This region has been experiencing dry conditions since December 2017. However, irregular light rains are expected to set in around mid to late March, which will eventually lead to the onset of steady rains by early April. The peak rains are expected around early to mid-May, and then moderate relaxation around mid-June. Overall, there are high chances for near-normal rainfall over this region.
Northern
North Western: (Moyo, Arua, Maracha, Nebbi, Pakwach, Adjumani, Yumbe, Koboko, Terego and Zombo) districts
The region has been experiencing dry conditions since December 2017. The onset of seasonal rainfall is expected around late February to early March. The peak of the rainfall is expected around late April 2018 and moderate relaxation is expected around mid-June. Overall, there are high chances for near normal with a tendency to above normal over this region.
Eastern Northern Parts: (Lira, Alebtong, Kitgum, Agago, Otuke, Pader, Kole, and Dokolo) districts
This region has been experiencing dry conditions since December 2017. The onset of normal seasonal rainfall is likely to set in around early to mid-March. Moderate relaxation of rains is expected around mid-June. Overall, near-normal rainfall is expected during this season.
Central Northern Parts: (Gulu, Omoro, Apac, Lamwo, Nwoya, Amuru, Oyam and Kiryandongo) districts
The region is currently experiencing dry spells which are expected to continue up to mid/late March when the onset of the seasonal rains is expected to get established. The moderate relaxation of rains is expected around mid-June. Overall, there are high chances for near normal rains over this region.
Western
Western Central: (Bundibugyo, Ntoroko, Kabarole, Kyenjojo, Kyegegwa, Kamwenge, Kibaale, Kakumiro, Kagadi, Hoima, Buliisa and Masindi) districts
The region has been experiencing relatively dry conditions since January. The onset of seasonal rains is expected to be established around late February to early March. The peak is likely to occur around mid to late April. The cessation of the seasonal rains is expected around early to mid-June. Overall, there are high chances for near-normal rains with a slight tendency to above normal over this region.
South Western: (Kisoro, Kabale, Rubanda, Rukiga, Rukungiri, Kanungu, Ntungamo, Mbarara, Kiruhura, Isingiro, Ibanda, Bushenyi, Buhweju, Mitooma, Sheema, Rubirizi and Kasese) districts
The region has been experiencing dry conditions since December 2017 apart from areas around Kigezi region which have been experiencing isolated showers. The onset of steady rains is expected to be established by late February to early March. The peak of the rains is expected around mid-April and the cessation around late May to early June. Overall, the region is expected to receive near normal with a tendency to above normal rainfall during this season.
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