Weekly forecast from 16th - 23rd of October 2024

Total Rainfall

Highlights:

  • Heavy Rainfall (≥ 100 mm, exceeding 10% on record): Expected over most of the South of Central Equatoria and the Southeast Bibor Administration Area.
  • Moderate Rainfall (over 50 mm, exceeding the top 10% on record): Anticipated over most parts of South of Western Bahar el Gazal State, some parts of Western Equatoria, and South of Central Equatoria.
  • Light Rainfall (less than 30 mm): Forecasted for most parts of South Sudan.
Exceptional Rainfall

Highlights:

  • Heavy Rainfall (≥ 100 mm, exceeding 10% on record): Expected over most of the South of Central Equatoria and the Southeast Bibor Administration Area.
  • Moderate Rainfall (over 50 mm, exceeding the top 10% on record): Anticipated over most parts of South of Western Bahar el Gazal State, some parts of Western Equatoria, and South of Central Equatoria.
  • Light Rainfall (less than 30 mm): Forecasted for most parts of South Sudan.
Mean temperature

Highlights:

From next week, October 16th to 23rd October 2024, the average Temperature is expected to range between 24°C and 28°C in many parts of South Sudan.

More than 28°C over Kapoeta East is in the Eastern Equatoria State, South parts of Bibor Administration Area, the North parts of Upper Nile State (El Renk) and North parts of Western Bahar el Gazal State (North of Raja)

Heat Stress Index

Highlights:

  • The Legend is a light blue to blue colour representing Caution it indicates a moderate level of risk, which means there are potential risks ahead that you should be aware of or a warning to proceed with care and stay alert.
  • The second was Extreme Caution which implies a higher level of risk compared with the first one (Caution), It suggests that the situation is more dangerous or precarious and requires heightened awareness and vigilance.
  • The last indicated by red colour was Danger it is the most serious level of warning, indicating an imminent threat or hazard that poses a significant risk to safety or life. It signals that immediate action is necessary to avoid injury or harm.

Highlights:

Outlook for 16th to 23rd October 2024

  • Wetter conditions are expected over most parts of the country from the 16th to the 23rd of October 2024
  • Heavy Rainfall is Expected over most of the South of Central Equatoria and the Southeast Bibor Administration Area.
  • Forecast Mean Temperatures of less than 280C cover most of South Sudan except Kapoeta, Bibor Administration Area, El Renk and Raja.

Last week's weather review for 28th September to 04th October 2024

  • More than 50 mm of weather conditions were observed in the eastern parts of the Southern parts of Western Equatoria, South of Central Equatoria, Southeast Bibor Administration Area, Eastern &North parts of Jonglei State, most parts of Upper Nile State and northern part of Unity State. while Light rainfall of less than 50 mm was in most parts of South Sudan last week from the 16th to 23rd of October 2024.

Thus, it is recommended that the general population adopt the following safety measures:

  • Inspect your home. Remove leaves and debris from gutters, and clear your storm drains and drainage areas of any debris before the rain.
  • Rainy season items that you must take (Rain Coat & Rain Suit and Umbrella)
  • If there’s a risk of severe flooding in your area, move your valuable belongings to the upper floors
  • It’s a good idea to stay updated on meteorological services advisories, especially in regions expecting heavy rainfall.
  • Monitor weekly forecast updates from meteorological services