Global Weather Hazards Summary: January 23-29, 2025
The Global Weather Hazards Summary for late January 2025 indicates La Niña conditions, leading to flooding risks in southern Africa and drought in Somalia. Heavy rainfall and flooding are ongoing in multiple regions, including areas affected by Tropical Cyclone DIKELEDI. Weather extremes continue to pose challenges across various territories.
La Niña conditions are currently affecting the equatorial Pacific Ocean, influencing global weather patterns. High flooding risks are prevalent in eastern southern Africa and along the Atlantic coasts of Central America, while southern Colombia experiences drought. Additionally, unusually cold weather is reported across parts of Central Asia.
In Africa, heavy rainfall has led to significant flooding in eastern Southern Africa, while Somalia is facing drought due to below-average rainfall. Persistent flooding remains in the Sudd region of South Sudan.
A lack of evenly distributed rainfall since late September has resulted in abnormal dryness and drought in central and southern Somalia. Dry conditions are also reported in central Angola, eastern Zambia, Malawi, northern Mozambique, and eastern Madagascar, where drought particularly affects the east-central and eastern coastal regions.
The coming week is expected to bring elevated temperatures in southern Mauritania, central and southern Mali, central Kenya, southern Namibia, and western and central South Africa. Flooding continues in the east-central Democratic Republic of Congo, exacerbated by heavy rains.
The recent passage of Tropical Cyclone DIKELEDI has caused flooding in northern Madagascar and northern Mozambique. Significant rainfall has also triggered floods in eastern Botswana, Zimbabwe, central and eastern South Africa, and southern Mozambique. More heavy rain is forecast for much of Madagascar, sustaining heightened risks of flooding, especially in previously affected areas.
Understanding global weather patterns is crucial, especially during periods of abnormal climatic occurrences such as La Niña. Such phenomena can lead to severe weather conditions in various regions, causing adverse effects including flooding and drought. The current state of weather hazards highlights the importance of monitoring these developments to mitigate the impact on affected populations.
In conclusion, the current global weather situation reflects significant challenges, particularly in Africa, where heavy rainfall has triggered flooding while drought persists in some regions. As La Niña conditions continue, monitoring and preparedness are vital to address these weather hazards effectively. Consideration must also be given to the ongoing effects of severe weather events, such as Tropical Cyclone DIKELEDI.
Original Source: reliefweb.int
