The Southern Region is expecting rainfall above the average in the coming months.
National Weather Service director, Jimmy Gomoga told this newsroom today that while more rainfall is expected in the Southern region while the New Guinea Islands will be dryer than average and Highlands region will experience average rainfall.
“We are now going towards the peak of our rain season which is in February. This is just the beginning of the season. In April and May 2023, the rainfall will exceed and dry season will commence.”
Gomoga said the National Weather Service has also issued a gale warning for the coastal parts of the Southern Region.
“The National Weather Service has issued strong wind warnings for the coastal parts of the Southern region. Please take note”, he added.
Gomoga has issued a precautionary message to seafarers especially in the coastal parts of the Southern Region to take note of the current weather patterns when planning to go out on sea.