Jully

🌊Disaster Risk Assessment; ⛈️🌊Regional Lead on Early Warning Systems; 🌍Spatial Analysis (R-programing and GIS). @igad_icpac. Tweets are my own views.

[ICPAC @IGAD_CPAC]

Investing in people is investing in resilience.

Over the past three weeks, ICPAC trained Ugandan water experts in advanced hydrological modeling, enhancing national capacity to forecast floods, manage water resources, and strengthen early warning systems. Together, we are building a more climate-resilient region. Special thanks to Dr Jully Ouma , Dr @aamdihun , and ICPAC Director Dr. Abdi Fidar for leading this effort, and to the @WFPGovts for supporting the broader flood forecasting partnership. #DisasterRiskReduction #ClimateServices #ClimateResilience #EasternAfrica #ClimateAction

[Jully @OumaJully]

A 3 weeks on job training for our member state was a success #Uganda @WFP_Uganda

[ICPAC @IGAD_CPAC]

Investing in people is investing in resilience.

Over the past three weeks, ICPAC trained Ugandan water experts in advanced hydrological modeling, enhancing national capacity to forecast floods, manage water resources, and strengthen early warning systems. Together, we are building a more climate-resilient region. Special thanks to Dr Jully Ouma , Dr @aamdihun , and ICPAC Director Dr. Abdi Fidar for leading this effort, and to the @WFPGovts for supporting the broader flood forecasting partnership. #DisasterRiskReduction #ClimateServices #ClimateResilience #EasternAfrica #ClimateAction

[Jully @OumaJully]

Looking forward to a great partnership with the @OPMUganda in collaboration with @UNDRR_Africa and @WMO on nation situation room establishment under AMHEWAS @AU_DARBE @IGADsecretariat

[ICPAC @IGAD_CPAC]

📣 Pleased to host a delegation from Uganda's Office of the Prime Minister, Uganda National Meteorological Authority, and partners at ICPAC for a technical exchange visit.

Together with @UNDRR_Africa under the Water at the Heart of Climate Action, we are supporting efforts to strengthen hazard monitoring, forecasting, early warning systems, and establish a national Situation Room for risk-informed decision-making.

Advancing #EarlyWarningForAll and climate resilience across Africa. 🌍

[ICPAC @IGAD_CPAC]

"The return on investment is much higher when we act early than dealing with a crisis."

— @aamdihun, Head of IGAD DRM Unit.

As South Sudan began the validation of its Revised National Disaster Risk Management Policy today in Juba, partners are reaffirming a shared commitment to Anticipatory Action, early warning systems and disaster resilience.

ICPAC is proud to support this milestone process alongside @UNDRR, @FAO @IOM @UNDP and @WFP among others.
#EarlyWarningForAll #AnticipatoryAction #SouthSudan #ClimateResilience #ClimateAction

[Jully @OumaJully]

Reaching the last mile with early warning information is our goal #EW4ALL. I was a pleasure to lead the discussion with @SC_inSudan & @EWSMA1 @IGAD_CPAC

[ICPAC @IGAD_CPAC]

ℹ️ Post #GHACOF73 Side Event

Today, we held the Sudan Inception Workshop to launch and operationalize the HUSIKA Early Warning Platform, in partnership with @SC_inSudan and @EWSMA1

The initiative aims to build a multi-channel, impact-based early warning system that supports Anticipatory Action (AA) through trigger-based activation. The platform uses communication channels such as SMS to deliver timely weather and climate risk information to vulnerable communities.

[Jully @OumaJully]

Time for tacking action is now, early warning information has been issued. @IGAD_CPAC #GHACOF73 #AddisAbaba #Ethiopia @skylighthotel

[ICPAC @IGAD_CPAC]

📰 #GHACOF73 PRESS RELEASE

The June to September (JJAS) 2026 rainfall outlook indicates a high likelihood of below-normal rainfall across most parts of the Greater Horn of Africa, where JJAS is the main season, particularly in South Sudan, Uganda, Ethiopia, Djibouti, much of Eritrea, Sudan and western and coastal Kenya.

The highest likelihood of below-normal rainfall is projected over central, northeastern and northwestern Ethiopia, southern Sudan, and northern Uganda, where probabilities exceed 60%, with peaks reaching up to 80% in northeastern Ethiopia.

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/PuJfLPbfRF

[NECJOGHA @NecjoghaNews]

📰 #GHACOF73 The June to September (JJAS) 2026 rainfall outlook indicates a high likelihood of below-normal rainfall across most parts of the Greater Horn of Africa.

[Jully @OumaJully]

#GHACOF73 is on and we are looking into the coming season and the associated impacts. It was a pleasure to facilitate the DRM sector discussions. @IGAD_CPAC @skylighthotel #Ethiopia @EDRMC_info

[Jully @OumaJully]

#Ethiopia is ready to take anticipatory action and early warning to the next level. It was a pleasure to facilitate this workshop in collaboration with @EDRMC_info @IGAD_CPAC @AU_DARBE @EUCouncil

[Jully @OumaJully]

Our #EAHW Hazards watch system is responsive in all devices. Hence, our early warning information can be accessed anywhere and anytime #EW4ALL.

[ICPAC @IGAD_CPAC]

📢 #GHACOF72 Announcement: Planning Ahead with Seasonal Forecasts

Join us on January 26–27, 2026, as regional experts present the seasonal #climate predictions and discuss their impacts across sectors. This season’s theme is “Advancing Climate Services for Resilient Communities and Sustainable Development in the Greater Horn of Africa.”

Pre-events leading up to #GHACOF72 include the Climate Prediction Development Workshop (19–23 January 2026) and virtual co-production workshops (20–21 January 2026).

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/B80e8cPLU9

[ICPAC @IGAD_CPAC]

📢 1/2 Addis Ababa | 15–19 Dec 2025: ICPAC is convening the WISER PASS-EA National Synergy Building Workshop for #Ethiopia, #Djibouti, #Somalia, and #Sudan, bringing together NMHSs and key climate-sensitive sectors—Health, DRM, Agriculture, Water, and Energy.

👉���� The workshop engages policymakers, civil society, Save the Children, the private sector, and media to strengthen national-level partnerships 🫱🏿‍🫲🏾for the delivery, use, and uptake of seasonal climate services.

#RegionalCollaboration #ClimateInformation #EarlyWarningSystems #PASS #WISER

[Jully @OumaJully]

@SoDMA_Somalia @NDOCKenya @EDRMC_info

[ICPAC @IGAD_CPAC]

ℹ️ Drought Snapshot: Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia

The Horn of Africa is grappling with severe drought conditions as the October to December 2025 rainfall season falls critically short of expectations. In #Kenya 🇰🇪, the country is experiencing a deepening drought crisis following exceptionally poor rains between October and mid-December 2025. #Somalia🇸🇴 declared a nationwide drought emergency on 10 November 2025 as worsening conditions leave communities facing severe water and food shortages.

Meanwhile, #Ethiopia 🇪🇹 has taken proactive measures by activating its Anticipatory Action Plan (AAP) during the current rainfall season. The AAP represents a shift toward preventative humanitarian action in the region.

[ICPAC @IGAD_CPAC]

History in the making! 🇸🇴 The first-ever #Somalia National Dialogue Platform on #AnticipatoryAction is underway in Mogadishu. Hosted by @SoDMA_Somalia & supported by ICPAC @WFP, @FAO, @IFRC, @DRC_ngo & other partners, this is about choosing #EarlyAction over late reaction. We are also entirely grateful to @eu_echo and @GermanyDiplo for supporting this initiative. #Resilience #DRR #Somalia #ClimateAction #EarlyWarningsForAll

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[ICPAC @IGAD_CPAC]

📸 Earlier today at the #IGADMediaAwards2025 – Voices for Climate Action Panel Series, we had a lively conversation on Youth, Media, and Climate Action, focusing on how we communicate early warning information across the IGAD region.

Featuring seasoned environmental journalists, a Disaster Risk Management expert, academia, and a youth climate champion, the discussion explored a wide range of themes, including ICPAC’s early warning and climate services, the crucial link between science, media, and academia, impactful storytelling that inspires action and more.

📹 Watch the recap here 👉https://t.co/z0N3hYF9lX

[ICPAC @IGAD_CPAC]

🌋Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted on 23 November for the first time in 12,000 years, sending ash plumes 3,000m high. Ash clouds have traveled across the Red Sea to Yemen, Oman, Pakistan & India, disrupting aviation. This rare geological event offers scientists valuable insights into Earth's volcanic systems while highlighting the need for enhanced early warning mechanisms. IGAD monitoring the situation closely. #VolcanicEruption #HornOfAfrica

[Jully @OumaJully]

#EW4ALL join us! @IGAD_CPAC

[Jully @OumaJully]

#EWS for #SMA

[ICPAC @IGAD_CPAC]

ℹ️ Strengthening Sudan’s 🇸🇩 capacity to operationalize drought early warning alerts: This week at ICPAC, through the DRESS-EA project, we are training @EWSMA1 staff in #drought analysis and multi-sectoral bulletin production to help communities make informed decisions. #EarlyWarning #EADW

[ICPAC @IGAD_CPAC]

ℹ️ This week, @SoDMA_Somalia issued a nationwide drought emergency advisory after consecutive failed rainy seasons and forecasts of below-average rainfall for the October–December Deyr season. The drought is most severe in the eastern and northern regions but is spreading to central and southern Somalia. The advisory highlights the urgent need for coordinated action to address the escalating crisis.