Above-average precipitation across western Africa has resulted in localized flooding and flood-related damage to bridges,roads, railways, and other infrastructure. The above-average rainfall trend may continue through September.
Beneficial rains occurred in eastern Africa during the August 21 - 27 observation period. Rains brought improvement to negative rainfall anomalies in southern Sudan.
A flood-damaged railway track is seen at Saharsa village in India's eastern state of Bihar August 29, 2008. Villagers were eating uncooked rice and flour mixed with polluted water in an ...
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