Global Weather Hazards Summary: August 14 - 20, 2020
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Heavy rainfall persists over West and East Africa, while dry conditions persist across the Gulf of Guinea countries
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.
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Continued below-average rainfall over parts of Liberia, Cote d’Ivoire, and Ghana has drastically increased the moisture deficit in the region sustaining abnormally dryness.
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Heavy rainfall in July and early August caused flooding in parts of Niger and Mali.
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Heavy rainfall over the past two weeks triggered flooding in parts of Yemen, Eritrea, and Ethiopia. Heavy rainfall forecast next week is likely to maintain a high flood risk.
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Several weeks of heavy rainfall resulted in high water levels of the Blue and White Nile rivers, including rivers in southwestern Ethiopia. Flooding was also reported in Khartoum