24/04/2026
📢General Toksawe📢 Drought ALERT (High Risk)⚠️
Highlands: Jiwaka, Chimbu, Enga, Hela, Southern & Western Highlands.
Southern: Gulf, Western Province, and NCD.
🚨 DROUGHT UPDATE: APRIL 2026 🚨
The PNG National Weather Service has issued the latest Drought Early Warning Status. While some areas saw recent rain from cyclones, many provinces are now entering Drought Alert status.
📍 Provinces on Drought ALERT (High Risk):
Highlands: Jiwaka, Chimbu, Enga, Hela, Southern & Western Highlands.
Southern: Gulf, Western Province, and NCD.
📍 Provinces on Drought WATCH (Monitor Closely):
Central, Eastern Highlands, Morobe, ENB, WNB, New Ireland, and Manus.
📉 What’s happening? Neutral ENSO conditions are currently present, but models indicate a possible El Niño developing later this year. Drier-than-normal conditions are expected for most of PNG through July.
💧 What should you do? * Conserve water now.
Monitor food gardens and livestock.
Stay tuned to NWS updates.
📞 Questions? Contact the Climate and Special Services team at 3255925 or email [email protected].