In Uganda, floods swept away a bridge of a highway that connects to western Uganda, one of the country’s main food baskets. The road also connects several borders with neighbouring countries such as Rwanda, Tanzania and DRC. A long dry spell in several countries, which is becoming frequent in the region due to climate change, has been followed by heavy rainfall. East Africa typically has two rainy seasons every year. The heavy rainy season starts in October, ending in December, while the little rainy season starts in March and ends in May.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 06, 2023 09:57 UTC