MAP: Weather hazards impacts assessment for Africa (Feb 21- Feb 27, 2008)
21 Feb 2008 Source: FEWSNET
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While rains have eased in the past 30 days, flooding remains a problem in the Zambezi-Shire River Basins, as well as in nearby portions of Mozambique. Flood affected countries include: Angola, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi and
Mozambique.
While decreased precipitation has allowed for some flood relief, it has led to short-term dryness in southern Mozambique and southern Zimbabwe.
Tropical Cyclone Ivan made landfall in Madagascar during the last week. Rainfall totals in some locations along the central
east coast and in mountainous regions exceeded 250 mm. Ivan has not lost as much power as initially expected and will redevelop in the Mozambique Channel. Ivan will then most likely turn south and exit the channel without making landfall.
Thick clouds of smoke rise over Mozambique's capital Maputo as protestors burn tyres on the streets February 5, 2008. One person was killed on Tuesday when police opened fire on a ...
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