Abstract:<p>The Horn of Africa is known to be prone to climate impacts; the frequent occurrence of droughts and floods creates vulnerable conditions in the region. Gaining knowledge on (sub-)seasonal weather prediction and generating more reliable long-term forecasts is an important asset in building resilience. Most of the region is characterized by a bimodal precipitation cycle with rainfall seasons in boreal spring (March&#8211;May), termed the long rains, and boreal autumn (October&#82… Show more
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