season. Usually, these storms bring strong rains that cause flash floods. In order for crops to thrive, about 60% of the rainwater runs off instead of soaking into the soil. The annual total of precipitation ranges from 500 to 800 mm. Although the temperature in the area varies depending on height, it typically ranges from around 15 °C in July to 30 °C in October. Additionally, there can be significant temperature changes between day and night, with scorching afternoons reaching temperatures of up to 35 °C and frigid nights reaching temperatures of around 10 °C. Economy In terms of socio-economic statistics, the Dodoma Region is ranked reasonably well. The region's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was Tsh 2,635,574 million in 2015, and its GDP per capita was Tsh 1,188,343, according to the 2017 Tanzania Human Development Report (THDR). Dodoma received a Human Development Index1 (HDI) score of 0.479, placing it 17th out of 26 regions in mainland Tanzania. Tanzania's mainland has an average HDI score of 0.614. The life expectancy in Dodoma was 64.4 years longer than it was on the Tanzanian mainland (61.7 years). Agriculture The agriculture industry continues to dominate the economy of the Dodoma Region. There is subsistence farming as well as commercial farming. A total of 376,924 out of 450,305 private households in the area (equal to 84 percent) were involved in agriculture, according to the 2012 Population and Housing Census findings. These homes were primarily located in Chamwino District Council (68,162 households). The percentage of households engaged in agriculture in districts within the Dodoma Region ranged from 90% in Kondoa and Mpwapwa to 93 percent in Bahi and Chemba District Councils, with the exception of Dodoma City Council, where 54% of households were thus employed. The Central Plateau zone, where the Dodoma Region is located, is well known for producing fruits like grapes, mango, papaya, guava, baobab, tamarind, and dates. The main cash crop grown by farmers among the fruits is grapes. Additionally, many farmers in Dodoma City and the adjacent districts of Chamwino and Bahi rely heavily on the production of grapes for their livelihood. Dodoma District produces over 70% of the grapes in the area. 30% of the output comes from Chamwino and Bahi. Jam, juice, jelly, wine, grape seed extracts, raisins, vinegar, and grapeseed oil are all products made from grapes. Smallholder farmers who grow grapes on their own farms are the main