Global Weather Hazards Summary April 22 - 28, 2022
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Abnormal dryness and drought conditions strengthen in parts of East and Southern Africa
Africa Weather Hazards
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Below-average rainfall during the rainy season has led to severe drought in southern Madagascar.
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Widespread seasonal moisture deficits have caused abnormal dryness and drought in parts of Mozambique.
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Despite recent heavy rainfall, long-term below-average rainfall has caused abnormal dryness and drought in northwestern Namibia and southwestern Angola.
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Several consecutive weeks of below-average rainfall has strengthened dryness in the Greater Horn of Africa.
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Heavy rainfall prevailed across northeastern South Africa triggering flash floods. Next week, a continuation of heavy rainfall is forecast which may worsen previously flooded areas.