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Heavy rains brought needed moisture to dry areas in eastern southern Africa. Moderate to heavy rains were observed around Lake Victoria in Uganda and Kenya. Although good rains were observed over the Greater Horn of Africa during late…

Needed rainfall was observed across previously dry areas in southern Africa. Dry conditions prevailed across eastern Africa. Although good rains were observed over the Greater Horn of Africa during late November and early December, the delayed onset of…

A short period of increased rains helped to relieve many anomalously dry areas in the Greater Horn. Strengthening moisture deficits continue throughout parts of northern Angola and eastern Zambia. Low and poorly distributed seasonal “Deyr” rains have led…

Increased rains observed over the central parts of West Africa. Slow start of the June-September rains observed over parts of Eastern Africa.

 Favorable rainfall distribution observed across the western parts of West Africa.  Marginal rainfall continues in Eastern Africa. Poor rainfall distribution during the March-May rainfall season had negatively impacted agricultural and pastoral activities throughout western Kenya, parts…

Rainfall deficits have increased over portions of West Africa. Slightly reduced rains observed in Eastern Africa. Poor rainfall distribution during the March-May rainfall season had negatively impacted agricultural and pastoral activities throughout western Kenya, parts of northeastern Uganda,…

 Rainfall forecasts suggest no respite in wetness across far western West Africa during the next outlook period.  An irregular distribution of rainfall was observed in Eastern Africa during the March-May rainy season. Consistently low and infrequent…

Dry, drought conditions persisted across much of western Kenya. Torrential rains impacted far western West Africa including Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. Consistently low and infrequent seasonal precipitation across some bimodal rainfall areas of northern Tanzania, as well…

 Anomalously heavy rains were observed across much of South Sudan, increasing rainfall surpluses.  Dryness continued across parts of Kenya and northeastern Uganda. 1) Consistently low and infrequent seasonal precipitation across some bimodal rainfall areas of northern…

 Heavy rains are expected in eastern Southern Africa, increasing risks for localized flooding during the next outlook period. Both delayed start and poor distribution of rainfall since the beginning of the October-December rainy season have led…