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Somalia Dekadal Rainfall Update 2nd Dekad of April 2016 on 25/04/2016

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This bulletin provides summary of 10 days (Dekadal) observed rainfall in Somalia

During the second Dekad of April 2016 (11th – 20th), there was an increase of rainfall activities in Somaliland and a few places in the southern regions. Heavy rains also continued to be received in the Ethiopian highlands leading a further increase of river levels in Somalia. Most parts of Puntland and the central regions of the country remained dry during the same period causing more concern in the drought stricken areas of Puntland. Map 1 shows the rainfall observational network and Table 1 shows the dekadal rainfall distribution for selected stations across the country. More updates on daily river levels and rainfall can be obtained from http://www.frrmis.faoswalim.org This update will be issued every 10-days throughout the Gu rainy season.