Global Weather Hazards Summary: July 31 - August 6, 2020
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Liberia and Cote d’Ivoire develop abnormal dryness, while heavy rainfall triggers flooding in Nigeria and Yemen
Africa Weather Hazards
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Desert locust swarms remain present across parts of Ethiopia, Kenya,
Somalia, and Uganda. Swarms are projected to move through Kenya, Sudan, and into South Sudan. -
Above-average rainfall during the past week is providing relief to dryness in Uganda, although below-average rainfall observed over parts of southern Somalia, Kenya, and Tanzania is maintaining dryness.
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Western Nigeria has received above-average rainfall over the past several weeks, causing flash floods.
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Heavy rainfall over the past week triggered flooding across western Yemen. Heavy rainfall forecast next week is likely to maintain a high flood risk.