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The capital city of Delhi saw over 153 millimetres (6.0 in) rain on 9 July 2023, marking the highest precipitation in a single day in July in over 40 years. [27] [28] Authorities took measures to relocate numerous individuals residing near Yamuna riverbanks to safer areas. In addition, residents in other susceptible regions were advised to make ...
Frequent heavy rains causing damage and casualties between March and May are common in East Africa – in May 2020 around 80 people were killed by floods in Rwanda. Floods and droughts have increased in Rwanda over a 30-year period. [1] Rwanda's weather authority attributes the unusual rainfall patterns to climate change. [2]
Annually, the rain belt across the continent moves northward into Sub-Saharan Africa by August, then passes back southward into south-central Africa by March. [22] Areas with a savannah climate in Sub-Saharan Africa, such as Ghana , Burkina Faso , [ 23 ] [ 24 ] Darfur , [ 25 ] Eritrea , [ 26 ] Ethiopia , [ 27 ] and Botswana have a distinct ...
Above average rainfall during the summer monsoon has led to the death of hundreds in India, flooding the city of New Delhi and areas in the hilly, northern part of the country. The summer monsoon ...
Rainfall rates downwind of cities are increased between 48% and 116%. Partly as a result of this warming, monthly rainfall is about 28% greater between 20 miles (32 km) to 40 miles (64 km) downwind of cities, compared with upwind. [66] Some cities show a total precipitation increase of 51%. [67]
May is Delhi's hottest month during which temperatures may reach 45 °C (113 °F) or higher. [13] This month is characterized by frequent thunderstorms. [14] Dust storms are another feature of Delhi's summer, [15] [16] and can be severe and destructive when accompanied by strong winds, particularly under cumulonimbus formation. [17]
In 2024, heavy rainfall impacted several countries across West and Central Africa, including Nigeria, Chad, Niger, Mali, Guinea, Cameroon and Ghana. At least 1,500 were killed and more than a million were displaced. [1] The rainy season in West Africa lasts from June to September, with June alone producing prolonged deadly and damaging floods. [2]
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