Global Weather Hazards Summary: January 08 - 14, 2021
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Abnormal dryness persist in parts of Kenya, Angola, South Africa, and Madagascar
Africa Weather Hazards
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Immature swarms continue to invade parts of Ethiopia and Kenya. Hopper bands have been reported in northern Somalia and are likely to move further into the Horn of Africa.
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An uneven rainfall distribution has caused significant dryness in southern and eastern Kenya.
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Poor rainfall performance has caused abnormal dryness and drought in southern Madagascar
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Western Angola and parts of Namibia continue to receive below-average rainfall resulting in abnormal dryness.
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Despite mitigation efforts locusts were reported over Angola, Namibia, Zambia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and South Africa.
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Below-average rainfall marks the beginning of the rainy season, strengthening dry conditions.
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Heavy rainfall caused flooding in eastern DRC two weeks ago. Above-average rainfall is forecast again next week.