Dryness remains in Haiti, while flooding risks continue in South Sudan, Central America
Africa Weather Hazards
Despite a return of seasonally normal rainfall during August, moisture deficits persist in northwestern Senegal. The delayed onset of the season in July has resulted in poor growing conditions and crop development.
Since the beginning of September, poor rains have inhibited crop development and compromised planting activities throughout Rwanda. Above-average rains forecast for the next week will provide relief to these conditions.
Consistently heavy rain during the past several months, coupled with torrential rain during the last two weeks, has caused flooding in Jonglei and Eastern Equatoria States of South Sudan. The flooding has killed at least 10 people, displaced thousands more, and destroyed infrastructure. With additional heavy rain forecast, flooding is likely to continue during the next week.
