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Heavy rains, with potential of causing flood are expected in most parts of South Sudan and the surrounding region in the upcoming week (July 10th<\/sup>-17th<\/sup>, 2024), according to the IGAD Climate and Application Centre (ICPAC).<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n According to ICPAC, heavy rainfall (over 200mm) is expected in southwestern Sudan, cross-border areas of Sudan and South Sudan, and northwestern Ethiopia.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, moderate rainfall (50-200mm) is forecast for most of South Sudan, central to northern Ethiopia, central to southern Sudan, central to northern Uganda, and western Kenya.<\/p>\n However, central Sudan, southern Ethiopia, northwestern Somalia, Djibouti, coastal Eritrea, and eastern Tanzania, are expected to receive, light rainfall (less than 50mm).<\/p>\n Rainfall anomalies<\/strong><\/p>\n Above-average rainfall is expected over parts of southern Sudan, northern and southern South Sudan, northern Uganda, western Kenya, and western and northeastern Ethiopia.<\/p>\n Below-average rainfall is forecast for a few areas in central South Sudan, central Ethiopia, and parts of the coastal regions of Eritrea and Sudan.<\/p>\n Exceptional rainfall<\/strong><\/p>\n Rainfall amounts exceeding the top 10% of historical records are expected over southern Sudan, northern South Sudan, northern Ethiopia, and parts of western Eritrea.<\/p>\n Rainfall exceeding the top 5% of historical records is forecast for cross-border areas of Sudan and South Sudan, as well as northern Ethiopia.<\/p>\n Flood risk<\/strong><\/p>\n The extremely heavy rainfall in southern Sudan, northern South Sudan, northern Ethiopia, and parts of western Eritrea is likely to lead to flooding.<\/p>\n ICPAC is advising the communities in the high-risk areas to exercise caution during July 10-17, 2024. Residents in flood-prone areas of South Sudan and neighboring regions should remain vigilant in the coming days.<\/p>\n Temperature outlook<\/strong><\/p>\n It further predicted that hot temperatures (above 32\u00b0C) are expected across much of central to northern Sudan, northeastern Ethiopia, Djibouti, and parts of Eritrea and northwestern Somalia.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, moderate to high temperatures (20-32\u00b0C) are forecast for most of South Sudan, southern Sudan, Somalia, Uganda, eastern and northern Kenya, southeastern Ethiopia, and eastern and northwestern Tanzania.<\/p>\n Mild temperatures (below 20\u00b0C) are expected in Rwanda, Burundi, parts of central to southern Tanzania, central to southwestern Kenya, and central to southern Ethiopia.<\/p>\n In overall, the Greater Horn of Africa region is expected to experience warmer-than-average temperatures, with elevated heat stress in central to northern Sudan, Djibouti, and coastal areas of Sudan, Eritrea, and northwestern Somalia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By No. 1 Citizen Heavy rains, with potential of causing flood are expected in most parts of South Sudan and the surrounding region in the upcoming week (July 10th-17th, 2024), according to the IGAD Climate and Application Centre (ICPAC). 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