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When extreme weather becomes everyday

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Apr 06, 2026 15:39 By CGTN

The recent shift from prolonged drought to unusually heavy and unpredictable rainfall across East Africa is no longer just a seasonal anomaly, it is a signal of a changing climate. While the region has always relied on three key rainfall seasons; the long rains (March–May), the short rains (October–December), and the cooler, drier June–September period, these patterns are becoming increasingly erratic. What was once predictable enough to guide planting and harvesting is now marked by uncertainty.

When extreme weather becomes everyday
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Heavy rains leave 15 dead in Angola

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Apr 06, 2026 12:27 By CGTN

Local reports indicate that the majority of the fatalities occurred in Benguela Province, while additional deaths were recorded in the capital, Luanda. Injuries were also reported across multiple regions, including Benguela, Huambo Province, and Luanda.

Heavy rains leave 15 dead in Angola
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