also posing possible damage to property and crops. 
General Comments (Advisory) 
Climate Smart Agriculture : 
Farmers are advised to plant early maturing varieties, use protected structures especially for 
horticultural crops as temperatures are expected to be warmer. Irrigation schedules for 
horticultural crops are recommended to support crop growth and development. 
Livestock farmers are advised to keep animals under protected structures for protection against 
intense heat and other weather extremes. 
Heavy rainfall  
Heavy rainfall can cause waterlogging in seedbeds, nutrient leaching in prepared fields, and 
rapid surface runoff leading to soil erosion. Farmers should ensure that drainage systems are 
clear to prevent field waterlogging. 
General Recommendations: 
• Regular consultations with Extension officers is highly recommended  
• Daily weather monitoring and use of indigenous weather forecasts is recommended for 
signs of significant rainfall patterns shifts 
• Water storage during heavy rainfall can be beneficial for irrigation and drinking for 
animals.