By Mohamed Abdi - Reporter
Djibouti, 13 September 2026 The Djiboutian government has begun extensive preparations to reduce the risks posed by heavy rainfall forecast across the country between October and December.
Interior Minister Omar Abdi Said chaired an emergency meeting on Sunday to develop preventive measures and a coordinated response plan for potential rain-related emergencies.
The move follows the latest forecast from the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC), which indicated that several parts of the Horn of Africa, including Djibouti, could receive above-average rainfall. The forecast linked the expected conditions to the effects of El Niño.
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The meeting focused on identifying the areas most at risk, assessing the preparedness of emergency agencies, and establishing measures to protect people, homes and critical infrastructure.
Participants included the governor of Djibouti City, the mayor of the capital, and officials representing disaster management, health, social affairs, civil protection and meteorological agencies, as well as the Djibouti National Water and Sanitation Office.
The government said the plan would prioritise stronger coordination between relevant institutions, early-warning measures and emergency-response preparations to minimise potential damage from flooding and flash floods.