Global Weather Hazards Summary: November 21-27, 2024
The Global Weather Hazards Summary for November 21-27, 2024, notes ongoing ENSO-neutral conditions, with heavy rains causing flooding in parts of Africa, Central America, and Colombia. The report highlights regions in Africa experiencing both excessive rainfall and abnormal dryness, with severe implications for agricultural stability.
The Global Weather Hazards Summary for the week of November 21 to November 27, 2024, highlights the persistence of ENSO-neutral conditions across the globe. Notably, heavy rainfall has affected various regions in Africa including Kenya, southern Somalia, and Mozambique. In Central America, Tropical Storm Sara has resulted in significant rainfall contributions, leading to flooding in parts of Colombia.
In Africa, central and eastern Kenya along with southern Somalia have faced continued heavy rainfall. In Mozambique and parts of eastern South Africa, localized rains have been substantial. The Sudd wetlands in South Sudan remain flooded, though there are improvements along the upstream White Nile. Northeastern Ethiopia suffers from flooding as a result of excessive rainfall.
The flooding crisis extends to Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, northern Sierra Leone, and several regions in Mali and Chad, while notable improvements have occurred in Nigeria. Conversely, abnormal dryness has been reported in Ghana, Togo, Benin, and parts of western Nigeria, prompting drought conditions in several locations including northern Ghana and central Cameroon. Areas of southeastern Ethiopia and southern Somalia have also been affected by below-average rainfall, though recent rains in eastern Kenya have somewhat mitigated the situation.
Forecasts indicate unusually high temperatures for northwestern Africa and Madagascar. Additionally, localized heavy rainfall in Angola poses a risk for flash flooding while northeastern DR Congo continues to deal with inundation due to Lake Albert overflow since November began.
The Global Weather Hazards Summary provides insights into weather-related hazards affecting various regions globally. The report for this period identifies significant weather patterns, including heavy rainfall in Africa and Central America, which contribute to flooding and drought conditions in multiple countries. The observations are rooted in the analysis of prevailing climate conditions such as ENSO (El Niño-Southern Oscillation) and the implications of rainfall distribution, which shapes agricultural and environmental stability in affected regions.
In summary, this report illustrates the ongoing global weather challenges encountered during the specified period, particularly focusing on the impactful rainfall patterns across Africa and the tropical storm incidents in Central America. The situation is marked by a mixture of flooding and drought implications, emphasizing the necessity for continuous monitoring and effective response strategies to mitigate adverse effects on both communities and ecosystems.
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