Global Weather Hazards Summary: July 12 - 18, 2019
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Dry conditions persist in West Africa, while heavy rainfall triggers flooding in South Sudan and Uganda
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A delayed rainy season over Senegal, Mali, Gambia, and Guinea Bissau resulted in abnormal dryness. Despite increased rainfall last week, deficits are forecast to persist.
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Below-average rainfall since April has led to early-season deficits and abnormal dryness in central Nigeria.
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Heavy rainfall triggered flooding in western Sudan. Continued rainfall forecast next week maintains the risk for flooding.
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Heavy rainfall during the past weeks has caused flooding in eastern Uganda and northwestern Kenya. Heavy rainfall forecast next week is likely to maintain high flood risk.
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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 in parts of Nigeria and Cameroon.
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Rainfall deficits developed over the past month in southeastern Cote d’Ivoire. Abnormal dryness is likely to persist