By Hanad Abdi - Reporter
Djibouti, 21 September 2026 - Djibouti is developing an early warning system that will link weather forecasts to their expected impact and the action required before disaster strikes, the Djibouti News Agency reported.
The country's National Meteorological Agency (ANM) and the Executive Secretariat for Risk and Disaster Management (SEGRC) opened a national technical workshop in Djibouti City on Sunday to advance the plan.
The workshop, held at the Premium Hotel, focuses on implementing impact-based forecasting and brings together institutions responsible for weather forecasting, disaster management and emergency response, according to the agency.
The work covers Djibouti's main weather-related hazards, including floods, heavy rainfall, extreme heat, droughts and strong winds.
Experts are developing tables linking hazards to their potential effects, setting alert thresholds and drafting procedures that define the responsibilities of each institution and how emergency responses should be coordinated.
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The objective is to ensure that weather alerts do more than indicate what may happen. They should also identify those at risk, explain the potential damage and outline measures that could reduce the impact.
The plan gives particular attention to vulnerable groups, including women, people with disabilities and communities with limited access to warning and emergency services.
The workshop is supported by the WISER ActionFirst programme, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the UK Met Office and Britain's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
If fully implemented, the system will provide Djibouti with early warnings that not only alert people to approaching hazards but also guide action to save lives and reduce losses, the agency said.
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