Rainfall has been slow to return to Ethiopia and Kenya for the March - May rains. This is a typical signal of a La Nina event, and we are currently experiencing one of the strongest La Ninas on record. The outlook for the season is not favorable.

As the season begins to come to a close in much of southern Africa, some areas are expected to have a reduced harvest after heavy rainfall has given way to a dry spell. The most affected areas are southern Mozambique and nearby portions of Zimbabwe.

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