Overall Green Drought alert for Congo Basin-2024 in Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo from 21 Feb 2024 00:00 UTC to 16 Sep 2024 00:00 UTC

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Overall Green alert Drought for Congo Basin-2024

in Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo

Event summary

The drought has lasted for 5 months. Drought indicators suggest anomalies typical of mild to severe events.

GDACS ID	DR 1016959
Name:	Congo Basin-2024
Countries:	Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo
Start Date:	End of Feb 2024
Duration:	208 days
Impact:	Minor impact for agricultural drought in 331039 km2
More info:	Global Drought Observatory

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