East Africa - Seasonal outlook for the "short rains season" | World Meteorological Organization
Long-term drought situation A severe drought is affecting eastern and central regions of the Greater Horn of Africa (GHA) and is likely the worst drought in 40 years, after a fourth consecutive below‑average rainfall season (Figure 1). Long-term drought (Figure 2) and poor vegetation conditions (Figure 3) reflect persisting drier-than-normal rainfall seasons. Seasonal outlook