Rains have eased in recent weeks in southern Africa providing some relief to flooded areas in the Zambezi-Shire River Basins, as well as in nearby portions of Mozambique. Flood affected countries included: Angola, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Mozambique.
While decreased precipitation has allowed for some flood relief, it has led to short-term dryness in southern Mozambique and southern Malawi.
Tropical Cyclone Ivan made landfall in Madagascar during the last week. Rainfall totals in some locations along the central east coast and in mountainous regions exceeded 250 mm. There have been nearly 30 deaths reported, and damage is widespread

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