Global Weather Hazards Summary: November 14 - 20, 2018
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Continued dryness in southern Africa, while drought develops in Somalia, Ethiopia, and Kenya
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Poor rainfall during the Short-Rains season has caused moisture deficits in Somalia, Ethiopia, and Kenya.
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Poorly-distributed rainfall and high daytime temperatures have resulted in early-season drought across southern South Africa and Lesotho.
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Several weeks of poor rainfall has caused dryness in central and western Madagascar.
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Poor rainfall at the start of monsoon season in Angola, Namibia’s Caprivi Strip, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and South Africa has strengthened dry conditions.
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Heavy rainfall caused significant flooding in western Kenya last week. Heavy rainfall forecast next week could worsen ground conditions.