KAMPALA, UGANDA – The Ministry of Water and Environment’s Department of Meteorological Services has advised farmers to minimize the use of pesticides and herbicides, which can be washed by rain into rivers and ponds.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The advice was issued in the Department’s forecast bulletin for the ongoing rainy season, which is expected to reach its peak in the last ten days of October, with heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in many parts of the country.
Experts warn that regions from West Nile to Teso and the southwestern highlands should brace for significant rainfall, with the heaviest downpours targeting specific districts like Arua, Kabale, Soroti, and Mbarara.
The weather agency has further advised the public to be alert for potential flash floods, lightning strikes, and the collapse of small bridges, which could disrupt travel.
Additionally, farmers are advised to build drainage channels to protect crops from waterlogging and to monitor for pests.
The department also urged communities to harvest rainwater for future use and ensure they drink safe, treated water, as heavy rains can contaminate open sources.
Authorities are also urged to clear drainage channels to prevent urban flooding, and the public is encouraged to plant trees, which can protect crops and generate income.
Temperatures during this period are expected to be relatively warm in the northern parts of the country, while cooler conditions will persist in the southern highland regions.
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