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SOMALILAND WEEKLY WEATHER FORECAST 27 NOVEMBER TO 2 DECEMBER 2024
Nov. 28, 2024
Rainfall Forecast (27 November – 2 December 2024) According to NOAA-NCEP GFS, the forecast for the coming one week indicates mostly dry conditions in most regions of Somaliland including Maroodijeex, Awdal, Togdheer, Sanaag, Saaxil and Sool. The dry conditions are likely to be attributed to the forward propagation of the Madden Julian Oscillation index away from the Greater Horn of Africa region and western Indian Ocean.
SOMALILAND WEEKLY WEATHER FORECAST 20 TO 26 NOVEMBER 2024
Nov. 20, 2024
According to NOAA-NCEP GFS, most parts of Somaliland are likely to experience light rainfall, with chances of moderate rains over Burco, Sheikh, Ceel Afweyn, and Oodweyne districts. In contrast, the eastern regions, including Xudun, Taleex, Laas Caanood districts in Sool region, Ceerigabo district in Sanaag region, and parts of Hargeysa and Gabiley districts in Maroodijeex are anticipated to remain dry. Moderate Rainfall (40.0 mm to 50.0 mm) is anticipated over the central parts of Burco and Oodweyne districts in Togdheer region. In Awdal region, the northwestern parts of Lughaye and western parts of Borama districts are likely to experience moderate rainfall. Furthermore, moderate rainfall is expected in the eastern parts of Hargeisa along its border with Oodweyne in Maroodijeex region, the western and eastern parts of Ceerigaabo district in Sanaag region, and Sheikh district in Saaxil region. Light Rainfall (2.0 mm to 30.0 mm) is likely across most parts of the country, including Hargeisa and Gabiley districts in Maroodijeex region, Baki, Borama, Zeylac, and southern parts of Lughaye districts in Awdal region. Light rainfall is also forecasted for Taleex and Xudun districts in Sool region, Berbera district in Saaxil region, Buhoodle district in Togdheer region, Caynabo and Lascanod districts in Sool region, as well as Ceerigaabo and Ceel Afweyn districts in Sanaag region. Dry Conditions are likely over eastern and western parts of Laas Caanood, Xudun, and Taleex districts, eastern parts of Caynabo district, southern parts of Ceerigaabo and Laasqoray districts in Sanaag region. Similarly, dry conditions are expected in the central parts of Gabiley and Hargeisa districts in Maroodijeex region, as well as the southern parts of Zeylac district in Awdal region.
Somaliland Weekly Weather Forecast - 08 to 14 November 2024
Nov. 8, 2024
For the upcoming week, the NOAA-NCEP GFS model forecasts mostly dry conditions in most parts of the country and with light isolated rainfall in select areas of southern parts such as Laascanod district, northern parts of Laasqorey district. While these areas are likely to receive cumulative rainfall of up to 20 mm, most of the country will remain dry.