Dry conditions developing in the Gulf of Guinea region and northern Hispaniola
Africa Weather Hazards
Poorly-distributed rainfall since O ctober 2015 has resulted in large moisture deficits, leading to wilted crops, livestock deaths, and reduced water availability over many areas of Southern Africa. With the season coming to an end, recovery is unlikely.
Irregular and poor rainfall over the past four weeks has led to increasing rainfall deficits over Liberia, portions of eastern Guinea, Cote d’Ivoire, and western Ghana. Limited rain is forecast during the next week, likely maintaining moisture deficits.
Insufficient rainfall since late March has led to moderate to large moisture deficits across central Kenya and parts of southern and central Somalia. Moderate to heavy rain is expected across the Greater Horn of Africa during the next week, which should help alleviate dryness over some areas.
Consistent downpours over eastern Ethiopia over the past few weeks have caused the Shabelle River to exceed its level over downstream localities of Somalia. The risks for flooding are high over the River Basin as heavy and above-average rain is forecast over the Greater Horn during the next week.
Torrential rainfall is expected off-shore of Tanzania during the upcoming week, which could trigger flooding along the coastal areas of the country and neighboring southeastern Kenya.