From 22 to 23 June 2025, the Information Management Center (IMC) successfully hosted the first Puntland Geospatial Conference in Garowe. The two-day event highlighted the crucial role of geospatial technologies in managing land, water, and climate data to support informed decision-making across sectors. Key topics included: The conference concluded with a shared commitment to institutional sustainability, private sector engagement, and […]
Read moreOVERVIEW The probabilistic rainfall forecast for Puntland from October to December 2024 suggests an increased probability of drier conditions. The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC), particularly during the 68th Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF68), indicated a 55% likelihood of below-normal rainfall and drier-than-usual conditions during the OND 2024 period across […]
Read moreUsers are advised that this is a forecast, and at times there may be discrepancies between estimates and the actual amounts of rainfall received. During the rainy season, IMC will produce an updated forecast on a weekly basis.
Read moreCyclone 05A (five) developed on October 17 with a wind speed of 30 km/h in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Cyclone 05A (five) is moving towards Socotra Island, the coastal areas of Yemen, and Oman (Salalah). On Sunday, October 22, Cyclone 05A (five) will expected with strong winds and rain, with a peak wind […]
Read moreUsers are advised that this is a forecast, and at times there may be discrepancies between estimates and the actual amounts of rainfall received. During the rainy season, IMC will produce updated forecasts on a weekly basis.
Read moreUsers are advised that this is a forecast, and there may be discrepancies between estimates and actual amounts of rainfall received. During the rainy season, IMC will produce updated forecasts on a weekly basis.
Read moreUsers are advised that this is a forecast, and there may be discrepancies between estimates and actual amounts of rainfall received. During the rainy season, IMC will produce updated forecasts on a weekly basis.
Read moreOverview The performance of the 2023 Gu rainy season varied throughout Puntland, with many locations experiencing average to below-average rainfall with the exception of Balli-Dhiddin, Qardho, Garowe, and Las’anod Districts, which recorded above-normal rainfall in accordance with the observed data from the rain gauge stations. The annual precipitation began in the second week of March […]
Read moreUsers are advised that this is a forecast, and at times there may be discrepancies between estimates and actual amounts of rainfall received. During the rainy season IMC will produce updated forecast on the weekly basis.
Read morePuntland received below normal rainfall in Deyr 2022 making the fifth consecutive failed rainy seasons. Below normal rains ranging between 10 and 50 mm, have been recorded in the regions of Bari, Karkaar, Gardafu, Highland, and northern parts of Nugaal. The regions of Sanaag, Sool, Cayn, Mudug and parts of Nugaal recieved moderate rains between […]
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