Afar National Regional State

Afar Disaster Risk Management Commission

Knowledge Management and Early Warning System

Afar National Regional State, Ethiopia

Public Alert Dissemination

Official early warning messages disseminated by the Afar Disaster Risk Management Commission through the AKMEWS Regional Early Warning System.

Portal Disseminations
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Emergency
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Warning
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Watch
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Information
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Disseminated Public Alerts

2 result(s)

Drought Emergency Alert – Magale Woreda, Kilbatti Rasu

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Emergency
Hazard
Drought
Affected Area
Magale Woreda, Kilbatti Rasu (Zone 2), Afar Region
Channel
Portal
Valid Until
15 Sep 2026 14:21
Target Audience: Magale Woreda, Kilbatti Rasu (Zone 2), Afar Region
The Afar Disaster Risk Management Commission advises communities in Magale Woreda, Kilbatti Rasu (Zone 2), to take precautionary measures due to drought conditions affecting water availability, pasture, livestock and household livelihoods. Communities are encouraged to conserve available water, protect livestock, avoid unnecessary water use and follow instructions issued by local authorities. Vulnerable households, children, older persons and livestock-dependent communities should receive particular attention.

Flood Warning for Dubti Woreda

ALT-2026-00001
Warning
Hazard
Flood
Affected Area
Dubti Woreda, Awsi Rasu Zone, Afar Region
Channel
Portal
Valid Until
30 Aug 2026 18:53
Target Audience: Dubti Woreda communities, Awsi Rasu Zone EWS Office, local authorities and humanitarian partners
EXTREME RAINFALL WARNING - DUBTI WOREDA

The Afar Disaster Risk Management Commission informs communities in Dubti Woreda and surrounding areas that heavy to extreme rainfall has been reported and may continue during the next 24 to 48 hours.

Communities living in low-lying and flood-prone areas should remain alert. Avoid crossing flooded roads, rivers and drainage channels. Protect children, livestock and important property, and follow instructions issued by local authorities and emergency response teams.

Woreda and Zone Early Warning officials are advised to continue monitoring conditions and immediately report any significant changes or impacts.

Issued by: Afar Disaster Risk Management Commission
AKMEWS Regional Early Warning System