Country: World Source: Famine Early Warning System Network Please refer to the attached file. Global Overview: ENSO-neutral is present. Mixed of dryness and flooding conditions have been observed in parts of West Africa, Eastern Africa, Yemen, Central Asia, Central America, Hispaniola, and Northern South America. Africa Weather Hazards Dryness expands from South Sudan into Central African Republic and Democratic Republic of Congo. Flooding is anticipated along the Gulf of Guinea coast next week. 1. Inundation continues in the Sudd wetlands of South Sudan. 2. Over the last 2 months, poor rainfall caused abnormal dryness in central Somalia, as well as southern and eastern Ethiopia. 3. Diminished rainfall over the last 7 weeks in western South Sudan, eastern CAR, central and northeastern DRC has resulted in 50 – 80% of average totals and poor soil moisture conditions. 4. Below-average rainfall since the beginning of the rainfall season has led to negative SPI values and abnormal dryness in western Sierra Leone. 5. Above-average rainfall in recent weeks has caused soil oversaturation, resulting in flooding in parts of western Ethiopia. 6. Observed and forecasted above-average rainfall is likely to lead to flooding along West Africa’s Gulf of Guinea coast. 7. A strong mid-latitude low pressure system will bring winds and heavy rain to parts of southern South Africa during the outlook period which may lead to flooding. 8. Forecasted much above-average temperatures greater than 35°C will lead to abnormal heat in northern Algeria, South Sudan, eastern Sudan, and western Ethiopia during the outlook period.
World: Global Weather Hazards Summary, June 04, 2026 – June 10, 2026
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