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Alert: Severe Weather, Heavy Rains and Flash Floods, August 17, 2024 Expected

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TAKE ACTION NOW: Heavy Rains & Flash Floods Expected

Expired: Thunderstorms/Squall lines (West Kurdufan, East Darfur, West Darfur, Central Darfur, North Darfur, North Kurdufan)
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Language:
en
Category:
Met
Urgency:
Immediate
Severity:
Severe
Certainty:
Likely
Time period
  • Issued Aug. 17, 2024, 10 a.m.
  • Effective: Aug. 17, 2024, 10 a.m.
  • Expires: Aug. 18, 2024, 6 a.m.
Area

West Kurdufan

East Darfur

West Darfur

Central Darfur

North Darfur

North Kurdufan

Event Description

A powerful storm system is expected to bring extremely heavy rains, thunderstorms, and strong winds to several regions, including: Central North Kordofan Southwest North Darfur Most of North Darfur West Darfur Central and South East Darfur Most of West Kordofan These heavy rains may lead to devastating flash floods in these areas. Additionally, heavy rainfall is expected in the Ethiopian Highlands and Eritrean Highlands, which may cause severe flooding in the Kassala region through the Gash River.

Instructions
We urge concerned authorities and local governments to take the highest level of precautions and preparedness for these weather conditions. We advise citizens in these regions to exercise extreme caution, stay away from riverbeds and valleys, and adjust their outdoor activities according to the warning. Motorists are warned to drive with caution to avoid any risks. TAKE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS FOR EVERYONE'S SAFETY