Many parts of Southern Africa are in drought, while flooding persists in parts of Eastern Africa
Africa Weather Hazards
-
Flooding conditions continue in the Sudd wetlands in South Sudan.
-
Many parts of Southern Africa are abnormally dry, with drought in eastern Angola, western and central Zambia, northeastern Namibia, northern Botswana, much of Zimbabwe, central Mozambique, central and eastern South Africa, and Lesotho.
-
Flooding is ongoing in eastern DRC, Burundi, Tanzania, eastern Angola, the northern region of Zambia in the Gisenyi sector, and Rubavu District, Western Province, Rwanda.
-
Recent heavy rainfall has caused flooding in southern Congo, western DRC, northwestern Angola, and northern and central Madagascar.
-
After Tropical Storm Filipo, heavy rainfall, strong winds, and storm surges are forecasted for southern Mozambique, Eswatini, and northeastern South Africa.
-
Much of Southern Africa is forecasted to be abnormally hot next week.