Somalia Dekadal Rainfall Update 3rd Dekad of October 2014 Issued on 04/11/2014 This bulle n provides summary of 10 days (Dekadal) observed rainfall in Somalia During the 3rd Dekad of October (21st – 30th October 2014), there was reduced rainfall ac vi es in the northwestern and northeastern parts of Somalia. Many parts in the south received light to moderate rains in the same period. Below is a brief summary of the rainfall situa on by region for this dekad. Hargeisa July Aug 33.0 55.0 47.0 61.0 LTM 2014 June 30.0 39.0 LTM 2014 June 51.0 4.0 LTM 2014 June 15.0 0.0 LTM 2014 June 41.0 7.0 LTM 2014 June 2.0 0.0 LTM 2014 June Jowhar July Aug 41.0 12.0 17.0 0.0 Luuq July Aug 2.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 Baidoa July Aug 19.0 13.0 20.0 10.0 Gebilley July Aug 51.0 82.0 21.0 128.5 Belet Weyne July Aug 15.0 1.0 0.0 6.0 9.0 5.5 Sept 65.0 102.0 Oct 29.0 29.5 Sept 59.0 102.5 Oct 17.0 13.5 Sept 13.0 0.0 Oct 86.0 134.0 Sept 6.0 6.0 Oct 99.0 45.0 Sept 3.0 0.0 Oct 48.0 50.0 Sept Oct 13.0 0.0 135.0 134.2 Figure 1: Rainfall Observa onal Network with Long Term Mean Monthly Rainfall (1963‐1990) Compared to 2014 North West Region There was minimal rainfall ac vi es within this region for the last 10 days. Only two sta ons recorded good rains: Odweyne (48mm) and Sheikh (38mm). Other sta ons that received light rains include Hargeisa (6.5mm), Elafweyne (18.5mm) and Cadaadley (5mm). The other areas remained dry. The cumula ve rainfall for the year 2014 is above normal in many parts of North West. Hargeisa
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Shabelle Valley The Shabelle valley received light to moderate rains in the third dekad of October. The dekad was characterised by increase in river levels along the Shabelle causing floods in some parts especially Belet Weyne and the lower reaches of the river. Cumula ve rainfall for 2014 is above normal in some sta ons while in others it remains below normal. 900
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Juba Valley Light to Moderate rains were received within the Jubas, Bay and Bakool regions. Parts of Gedo remained dry or with minimal rains in this dekad. Cumula ve rains in some sta ons like Luuq are below normal, while in others like Bardere are above normal. Luuq
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