Angola

Moisture deficits continue to grow in eastern Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya

Africa Weather Hazards

1. Moisture deficits have grown in eastern Ethiopia, southern and central Somalia, and northeastern Kenya due to poor rainfall since late September. Over central and southern Somalia, a dry weather pattern is forecast, which could worsen conditions on the ground.

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Despite recent seasonal rainfall, moisture deficits remain in central Kenya and Somalia

1. Following rains during early March, significant long-term moisture deficits remain throughout central and eastern Madagascar.

2. Inconsistent rainfall since late December has led to continued dryness across many parts of western Angola.

Recent seasonal rainfall helps partially alleviate abnormal dryness in East Africa

1. Despite rainfall during early March, significant long-term moisture deficits remain throughout central and eastern Madagascar due to very poor rains earlier in the season.

2. Inconsistent rainfall since late December have led to moisture deficits and deteriorating ground conditions across many parts of western Angola.

Dryness continues to worsen over the Horn of Africa

Africa Weather Hazards

1. Below-average rainfall since late February have resulted in moderate to locally strong moisture deficits, which have already negatively impacted agricultural and pastoral activities in many parts of southern South Sudan, Kenya, Ethiopia, southern Somalia, and northern Tanzania.

Rainfall remains well below-average during peak rainy season in the Horn of Africa

Africa Weather Hazards

1. Light, uneven rainfall since late February has resulted in moderate to locally strong moisture deficits in many parts of southern South Sudan, Kenya, Ethiopia, southern Somalia, and northern Tanzania.

Both large moisture surpluses and deficits continue to significantly impact different parts of Africa

Africa Weather Hazards

1. Since December, an increased locust numbers and breeding have been reported in western Mauritania, Western Sahara, and northeastern Sudan according to the Food and Agriculture Organization.

2. Below-average and erratic rainfall since December has resulted in strong moisture deficits, degraded ground conditions, and poor crop prospects across parts of northeastern Mozambique.