Climate experts have gathered at Mulunguzi Riverside Lodge in Zomba to formulate Malawi’s national rainfall seasonal forecast for the 2025/2026 season. This pivotal meeting unites climate experts in the Department of climate change and Meteorological services, in a collaborative effort to interpret climate data and produce rainfall forecast that will inform strategic decisions across multiple sectors. With agriculture, disaster preparedness, and water resource management all heavily dependent on accurate seasonal predictions, the outcomes of this session are expected to play a vital role in shaping national planning and resilience strategies.