Overall Green alert Drought for Congo, DR-2018
in Congo, DRC

Event summary

The drought has lasted for 3 months months. Drought indicators suggest anomalies typical of mild to severe events.

GDACS ID DR 1012345
Name: Congo, DR-2018
Countries: Congo, DRC
Start Date: End of Jun 2018
Duration: 111 days
Impact: Minor impact for agricultural drought in 86129 km2
More info: Global Drought Observatory

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