By Andrew S.K. Kaggwa—Climate Journalists
The Ministry of Water and Environment has issued a weather advisory alert warning of destructive rains expected from February 19th to February 28th, 2026.
According to the ministry, areas of Western, Central (Lake Victoria basin) and Eastern Uganda particularly Elgon and Bukedi regions.
A statement from the Ministry of Water and Environment said that it is also important to note that in February, Kigezi region may experience occasional, isolated rainfall compared to the rest of the country which experiences a clear, dry, and hot season.
“The current rainfall being observed over parts of the country is expected to continue and spread to most parts of the country with a slight relaxation towards the end of February,” the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Water and Environment, Alfred Okot Okidi said.
Over this period, Western, Central and parts of the eastern region, particularly Elgon region, and districts around Lake Victoria basin, are expected to experience enhanced rainfall, while the remaining parts of the country, Northern and Eastern regions are expected to experience moderate isolated rainfall.
Okidi explained that the expected impacts include flash floods in low lying and flood prone areas, urban flooding, transport disruptions, landslides, mudslides, and rock falls on Mount Elgon and Kigezi regions, strong winds and hailstorms. Urban flooding leads to health issues like malaria and cholera outbreaks.
“Ugandans in flood prone areas are advised to avoid crossing flooded roads and bridges, clean drainage channels and stay alert. Those in landslide prone areas should activate contingency plans , avoid cultivation and construction on unstable slopes and monitor cracks in the soil and leaning trees,” the statement warns.
