The current drought condition in the country is expected to continue until at least the end of September or early October. With the return of La Nina towards the later part of this year, much of the country is expected to receive above normal rainfall on top of the normal wet season rainfall. The New Guinea Islands region tends to become drier during the La Niña condition therefore the chances of drought continuing is still relatively high and needs close monitoring. The current drought condition experienced in the country will soon end with La Niña conditions looming and the onset of the wet season in late October or early November. PNG National Weather Service will continue to monitor and report any developments of severe weather within its areas of responsibility for the sake of our people. The general public is urged to heed and comply with the warnings issued by the National Weather Service. Over the last 3 months average conditions were experienced over most parts of the country, except the New Guinea Islands (NGI) where dry conditions prevailed. Despite the dryness over the NGI Region, soil moisture and vegetation index continued to show average conditions. Rainfall outlook for the period Sep-Oct-Nov 2022 suggests a wetter outlook for most parts of the country except for Kavieng, Manus and Bougainville showing drier than average condition. PC: theconversation.com