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Prediction of Intense El Niño Conditions for 2026 End of Year Rainfall Season

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  • The Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) predicts intense El Niño conditions for the end of the year rainfall season in 2026.
  • Above-normal to normal rainfall is expected across much of northern Tanzania from October to December 2026.
  • Dr. Ladislaus Chang’a, TMA director general, emphasized the need for early preparedness in weather-sensitive sectors due to the predicted strong El Niño conditions.
  • Enhanced rainfall, particularly in November, may lead to flooding, waterlogging, disease outbreaks, and infrastructure damage.
  • The forecast indicates that off-seasonal rains may continue into January 2027 in many areas.

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THE Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) has predicted high likelihood of intense El Niño conditions during the 2026 end of year rainfall season, with above-normal to normal rains expected across much of northern Tanzania.

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