Dryness continues in East Africa, Honduras and Nicaragua, with flooding possible in West Africa and Guatemala
Africa Weather Hazards
Poor rainfall distribution during the March-May rainfall season hurt agricultural and pastoral activities throughout western Kenya, parts of northeastern Uganda, southeastern South Sudan, and northwestern Tanzania. Southern Ethiopia and northwestern Kenya are forecast to receive limited rains during the next week, which could sustain poor agricultural and pastoral conditions.
Dry spells since mid-April has led to a rapid deterioration of ground conditions throughout portions of southern Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and parts of northwestern Tanzania. The negative impacts of this dryness may persist, as seasonal rainfall is expected to decrease over the next few months.
Heavy downpours have led to flooding over Kita Region of southwestern Mali during the past week. Above-average rains have led to large rainfall surpluses during the past few weeks, and the additional rains forecast for the next week maintain the risks for flooding over the region.
Frequent and above-average rains over the past several weeks have increased moisture surpluses over the far western areas of the Gulf of Guinea. High rainfall is expected over Sierra Leone, Liberia, and coastal Côte d’Ivoire during the next week, increasing the likelihood for flooding over many local areas.