Global Weather Hazards Summary: November 29 - December 5, 2019
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Flooding continues in parts of East and West Africa while Southern Africa and Lesotho remain dry
Africa Weather Hazards
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Elevated river levels in the Congo River Basin have caused flooding along the Congo and DRC border.
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Several weeks of heavy rainfall have raised river levels in central and western Uganda, triggering floods.
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Above-average rainfall over the past couple of months has raised water levels in the Nile River and its tributaries, causing floods in Sudan and South Sudan.
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Several weeks of heavy rainfall have triggered flooding in Kenya and southern Somalia.
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A locust warning has been issued in parts of Ethiopia and its neighboring countries, with the most significant impacts in Tigray, Amhara, Afar, Dire Dawa, and Oromia regions. 6. A delayed and poor start to the rainy season across parts of South Africa and Lesotho has led to abnormal dryness.