Famine Early Warning Systems Network

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SADC

Southern Africa

Seasonal Monitor

Rainfall forecast for 2020/21 season, issue #1

November 2020
Key Messages: 

The rainfall season having started well in south-eastern parts of the region, with average to above average rainfall received, although below average rainfall was estimated in northern areas.

Seasonal forecasts indicating an enhanced chance of normal to above normal rainfall, raising the potential for good agricultural production, despite associated risks with flooding and pests.

An outbreak of the African Migratory Locust has affected five Member States, and has prompted a SADC regional appeal to support control of and response to the outbreak.

Downloadable Version: 
https://fews.net/sites/default/files/documents/reports/SADC%20Agromet%20Update%20Issue-01%20-%202020-2021.pdf
Region Contact Information: 

Email: southernafrica@fews.net

https://fews.net/southern-africa/seasonal-monitor/november-2020
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