During the monitoring period, Ethiopia's total precipitation was 25.4% higher than the average of the past 15 years. This represents a significant improvement compared to the previous period (which was 63% below average), and water stress has been substantially relieved. The temperature was slightly lower by 0.30°C, remaining basically normal. Photosynthetically Active Radiation (PAR) was 9.02% lower than the 15-year average, which is attributed to increased rainfall and cloud cover.

According to Ethiopia's agro-ecological conditions, the maize sowing period typically spans from March to May, varying by region and altitude. The maize area monitored in April was relatively small, totaling 1,534 thousand hectares, and was primarily concentrated in the central low-altitude regions (Figure 2.9). As the sowing season has not yet fully commenced in the northern regions, most maize in those areas has not yet been detected. Dynamic monitoring will continue to provide updated data.

Figure 2.9 Maize distribution map of Ethiopia, monitored in April 2026