By Editorial,
The Uganda National Meteorological Authority is advising farmers to proceed cautiously and avoid being lured by current rain into early planting of seasonal crops.
Throughout July the unusual weather patterns have sparked concerns among farming communities.
Traditionally, July is typically associated with dry weather, and preparation of land after the June harvest season.
However, this year has seen abnormal rainfall, contrary to Uganda National Metrological Authority earlier forecasts issued in June predicting a dry season in the southern regions, including the south western areas, central region, Lake Victoria basin, and parts of western region.
Dr. Yusufu Nsubuga, a meteorologist at UNMA, points out that changes in weather patterns have been attributed to southern hemispheric systems shifting the rain belt away from the northern sector.
Dr. Nsubuga one speaking….
For those growing seasonal crops, Nsubuga advises patience, recommending that they wait for the normal rain season, forecasted to begin towards the end of September with precipitation levels ranging from near-average to average. Dr. Nsubuga two speaking…
Nsubuga observed the possibility of some rainfall activity in the southern sector over the next ten days (up to the end of July). END.