Mohale FM
The Lesotho Meteorological Services (LMS) says it continues to closely monitor the development of El Niño ahead of the 2026/2027 rainfall season.
The weather office says it is working with the Disaster Management Authority and the World Food Programme under the Anticipatory Action programme to prepare for any possible impacts of the weather phenomenon.
According to the latest seasonal outlook, eastern and central parts of the country are likely to receive near-normal to above-normal rainfall between July and September. However, parts of the western lowlands could experience below-normal rainfall, although near-normal conditions remain the most likely outcome.
LMS says rainfall during this period will generally be limited because it is the winter season, with most precipitation expected from passing cold fronts.
Looking ahead to the main rainy season from October to March, the meteorological service says El Niño is expected to be the dominant climate driver, but uncertainty remains over when it will fully develop and how severe its impacts will be.
LMS says it will continue monitoring the situation and issue updated forecasts as more information becomes available.
