The Relevance and Practices of Indigenous Weather Forecasting Knowledge among the Gabra Pastoralists of Southern Ethiopia

Indigenous weather forecasting is utilized by numerous pastoralist communities throughout the world to take pivotal decisions on how adapt volatile ecological conditions. In many pastoral in Africa, indigenous knowledge abetted pastoralists manage their livestock, reduce menace during adverse seasons and maximize prospects favorable This study intends assess relevance practices of knowledge, rain calendar various indicators used forecast imminent events among Gabra southern Ethiopia. The based qualitative data gathered through key informant interviews focus group discussions collected was analyzed using thematic analysis. findings show that possess a wealth methods which they use preparation for climate related such as inception rainfalls droughts. keen observation floras, faunas, wind, clouds, birds chirping, animals’ behavior, intestine slaughtered animals star assemblages. Despite all potency application systems challenged factors disappearance indicators, change, deforestation, religion restriction, culture change top-down development interventions. light practicality contemporary challenges outlined, suggests synthesis conventional prediction provide timely applicable service communities.