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MAP: Weather hazards impacts assessment for Africa ( Aug 28 - Sept 3, 2008)
29 Aug 2008
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Above-average precipitation across western Africa has resulted in localized flooding and flood-related damage to bridges,roads, railways, and other infrastructure. The above-average rainfall trend may continue through September.

Beneficial rains occurred in eastern Africa during the August 21 - 27 observation period. Rains brought improvement to negative rainfall anomalies in southern Sudan.

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