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Figure 4. Mean annual rainfall (upper) and mean annual temperature maps (lower) of the Gelana District

indicative of larger regional climatic changes. 49,50 Rain- the yield of perennial crops. These trends highlight the
fed agriculture is strained by elevated temperatures, importance of implementing local adaptation strategies
which increase evapotranspiration and reduce moisture to protect against increasing climate stress, such as
availability. In Abaya, erratic rainfall and high agroforestry, water collection, and climate-resilient
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temperatures increase the risk of drought and flooding, crops. 52
threatening crops like coffee and accelerating soil Table 2 and Figure A1 summarize the suitability class
erosion. Although Gelana is wetter and cooler, it is also of the Abaya and Gelana Districts based on rainfall. In
experiencing emerging drying patterns that could affect Abaya, rainfall suitability for coffee is as follows: 7.6%

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