Summary :

• The 2024 Minor Season is expected to have above normal to normal rainfall for the extreme north and the forest zone.
• The transition, most portions of the north and east coast are forecasted to experience normal to above normal rainfall. Late to normal onset of rains are expected over most areas in the southern part of the country.
• Most parts of the southern sector are expected to have short to normal dry spells with the transition likely to record long to normal dry spells within the early part of the season.
• The second dry spell for the entire coast is expected to be long to normal, whereas the transition and the forest zone is expected to have normal to short dry spells. Normal to late cessation is predicted for the southern half of the country.
• The east coast will experience late to normal cessation. At the end of these forecasts,recommendations are made to the various stakeholders to help manage risks and take advantage of the benefits of the season.