Country: World Source: Famine Early Warning System Network Please refer to the attached file. Global Overview: ENSO-neutral is present. Severe drought emerges in Madagascar and dryness continues in Somalia; while high flooding risks persist in Yemen, Central America, Hispaniola, Central Asia, and Northern South America. Africa Weather Hazards Flooding continues in parts of East Africa, while intensifying dryness in eastern Southern Africa has led to a severe drought in southern Madagascar. 1. Inundation continues in the Sudd wetlands of northern South Sudan. 2. Central and western Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) experience dryness. Drought occurs in western and central Angola. 3. Dryness prevails in Madagascar. Severe drought has settled in over the south following poor rainfall since January. 4. Flooding and landslides have occurred in southern Ghana, southwestern and northern Ethiopia, as well as central Mozambique, and southwestern South Africa. 5. Forecasted moderate to heavy, and above-average rainfall for next week is likely to cause flooding in southwestern Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, northwestern Gabon, western and eastern parts of DR Congo, northwestern Angola, central and southern Botswana, northern South Africa, and southeastern Kenya. 6. Over the past 30 days, rainfall deficits have caused abnormal dryness in the central parts of Somalia. 7. The far-eastern Guinea, northwestern Cote d’Ivoire, and western Madagascar are likely to experience hot conditions during the outlook period.
World: Global Weather Hazards Summary, April 23, 2026 – April 29, 2026
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