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MAP: Weather hazards impacts assessment for Africa ( June 5- 11, 2008)
05 Jun 2008
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The late start to Ethiopia's Belg rains was followed by inconsistent precipitation and below average rainfall totals across much of the country. This has followed the general pattern of suppressed rainfall in the region that has led to below average rainfall totals in parts of Somalia, Kenya and Sudan.

In contrast to the rest of the region, western Ethiopia has experienced above average and well distributed precipitation.

Water levels along the Niger River, in Niger, are very low and some tributaries have dried up. As the wet season begins, water levels are expected to rise.

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