Drought is on going in Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, Gabon
The Drought notification level is Green.
Parts of Gabon, the Republic of Congo, and the Democratic Republic of Congo are currently experiencing a period of unusually dry weather. This situation is confirmed but is at a low 'Green' severity level, meaning it is a mild drought so far.
What is a drought? A drought happens when a region receives much less rain than usual over a long period. This occurs when weather patterns change, causing rain clouds to miss an area or moisture to evaporate quickly. Without enough rain, soil dries out and water levels in rivers and lakes begin to drop.
Families can help by conserving water at home, fixing any leaky pipes, and using water only when necessary for drinking and cleaning.
This is a machine-assembled event record, not an official warning. For emergencies follow your national meteorological service and local authorities.
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