Dar es Salaam. Farmers, livestock keepers, and policymakers have been urged to prepare for the opportunities and risks associated with a developing El Niño phenomenon, with experts warning that above-normal rainfall expected later this year could boost agricultural production while increasing the risk of floods and disease outbreaks.
The call comes as the Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) monitors the emerging weather pattern, while climate experts caution that increasingly unpredictable conditions linked to climate change are already affecting crop production, livestock health, and rural livelihoods across the country.
Agronomists, veterinarians, and meteorologists say preparedness will be critical if Tanzania is to maximise the benefits of increased rainfall while minimising potential losses.
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