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Weather hazards impacts assessment for Africa (Jan 31- Feb 6, 2008)
31 Jan 2008
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Flooding continues in parts of Zambia, Zimbabwe Malawi and Mozambique. Regions of greatest concern include those bordering the Save, Buzi, Pungue, Zambezi, Shire and Licongo rivers.


The failed short-rains season has negatively impacted crop conditions, pasture generation and water supply for much of Kenya. Although unseasonable precipitation in late January had briefly offset moisture deficits for parts of Kenya, the impacts of the long-term dryness will be felt for some time. Population displacement and food insecurity continue to pose much concern in parts of Somalia and Ethiopia.

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