Global Weather Hazards Summary: December 21 - 27, 2018
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Drought continues to develop across Kenya, Somalia, and southern Africa
Africa Weather Hazards
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Poor rainfall distribution since the beginning of the Short-Rains season has caused large moisture deficits in Somalia, Ethiopia, and Kenya.
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Insufficient rainfall since October has resulted in early-season drought across South Africa, Lesotho, and Botswana.
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Several weeks of poor rainfall have caused dryness in central and western Madagascar.
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A poor start to monsoon season in Angola, Namibia’s Caprivi Strip, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and South Africa has caused dryness.
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Heavy rainfall caused flooding in Nairobi, Kenya last week. Additional rainfall forecast next week could strengthen floods.
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Heavy rainfall has caused flooding across Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique. Heavy downpours are forecast next week, elevating flood risk.