Global Weather Hazards Summary: June 21 - 27, 2019
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Heavy rainfall triggers flooding in North Darfur of Sudan, while dryness persists in parts of West Africa
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A delayed onset to the March-May rainfall season coupled with high temperatures has caused dryness in parts of Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and Uganda.
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Below-average rainfall over the past since April have led to early-season deficits and abnormal dryness in central Nigeria.
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Heavy rainfall during the past weeks has caused flooding in eastern Uganda and triggered flooding in northwestern Kenya.
Heavy rainfall forecast next week is likely to maintain high flooding risk. -
A delayed start to monsoon rains has been marked by several consecutive weeks of below-average rainfall and 25-50% of average rainfall to date across Sierra Leone and Liberia.
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Heavy rainfall last week caused flash flooding in North Darfur, Sudan.
Heavy rainfall forecast next week is likely to worsen ground conditions