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MAP:Weather Hazards Impacts Assessment for Africa (Dec 18- Dec 24, 2008)
18 Dec 2008
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A delay in southern African rainfall continues to impact parts of central Mozambique and eastern Zimbabwe. As rainfall deficits strengthen, early-season cropping activities may be impeded and reduced water availability may be expected.

Lack of October to December rainfall continues to exacerbate crop, pastoral and agro-pastoral conditions across the Shabelle and southern regions of Somalia, as well as, parts of eastern Kenya. There may be impending concerns of limited water availability as conditions are likely to persist.

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