Ethiopia

Towards the end of the Belg season (harvest starting in June), most areas in south western Ethiopia have received close to average rainfall so far and crop conditions are close to normal. Rainfall has been more irregular in time in central parts of the country (for example in Northern Shewa) and in the East (e.g. in Harerge), where seasonal rainfall deficits reach 40% as compared with average. Rangeland vegetation conditions also appear above average in most of the country with only localized areas below average in the south and eastern parts of the country. In early 2025 Ethiopia, experienced a good main season production with generally positive impact expected on food security. However, challenges such as ongoing conflict and the lingering effects of the 2021–2023 drought continue to drive high levels of vulnerability across the country. In Tigray, rising political tensions are raising concerns about potential humanitarian consequences (RELIEFWEB). The humanitarian response is already falling short of targets, further exacerbating the situation.