JUDGE MSHIBE URGES SECTOR-SPECIFIC PREPAREDNESS TO ADDRESS THE IMPACTS OF EL NIÑO





Dodoma, August 14, 2026:

Chairperson of the Board of the Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA), Hon. Justice Mshibe Ali Bakari, has urged all sectors in the country to make effective use of weather information in undertaking sector-specific preparations to address potential impacts associated with the El Niño phenomenon.

Justice Mshibe made the remarks while opening the 25th meeting to discuss the October–December 2026 Vuli rainfall season forecast, held at the PSSSF Conference Hall in Dodoma.

“As we prepare to receive the Vuli rainfall season forecast for October to December 2026, it is important for each of us to take responsibility for closely monitoring and understanding the information so as to begin preparations and identify measures to address the anticipated weather-related impacts in our respective sectors, bearing in mind that there is a high possibility that El Niño will continue to strengthen towards the end of 2026,” Justice Mshibe stressed.

Justice Mshibe added that Tanzania, like other countries around the world, continues to face the impacts of climate change, manifested through rising temperatures, drought, strong winds, cyclones and periods of heavy rainfall that may lead to flooding.

He therefore urged stakeholders not to stop at receiving weather forecasts, but to use the information to make decisions that take into account the specific circumstances of their sectors and areas.

For his part, TMA Director General and Vice-Chairperson of the International Panel of Scientists on Climate and Weather Change, Dr. Ladislaus Chang’a, said TMA has continued to improve the provision of weather information, including preparing localized forecasts for 86 districts located in regions that experience Vuli rainfall.

He said the initiative is aimed at ensuring that each district and relevant sector can use weather information to make informed decisions and plan their activities accordingly.

Dr. Chang’a further emphasized that weather forecasts and early warnings should be taken into consideration across all economic and social sectors, with the aim of increasing productivity and reducing potential impacts resulting from adverse weather conditions associated with El Niño in the country.

“I would like to use this opportunity to inform you that in 2026 we are facing the challenge of El Niño, which is expected to continue strengthening towards the end of the year and consequently influence the Vuli rains. Therefore, the proper and timely use of weather information is important for every sector in addressing this challenge,” said Dr. Chang’a.

Meanwhile, a representative of various stakeholders from Zanzibar, Mr. Makame Kh. Makame, Director of the Zanzibar Disaster Management Commission, said weather forecasting is extremely important, particularly during the El Niño period, when communities and all key sectors need to protect themselves, prepare for, respond to disasters or emergencies that may occur, and recover after disasters.

The meeting, held under the theme “Bridging the Gap in Understanding Weather Warnings Together,” also included feedback from stakeholders on the Masika rainfall season forecast, which recorded an accuracy rate of 94.1 percent.

TMA is expected to officially release the 2026 Vuli rainfall season forecast on August 18, 2026.

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