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ANACIM forecasts off-season rain in Senegal

By , based on SeneNews

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The National Civil Aviation and Meteorology Agency is forecasting light to moderate rainfall in several areas of Senegal between 30 October and 2 November 2026. The alert comes after the official end of the rainy season, according to the weather advisory published by ANACIM and reported by SeneNews.

The National Civil Aviation and Meteorology Agency (ANACIM) is forecasting light to moderate off-season rainfall in several areas of Senegal between Friday 30 October and Monday 2 November 2026, according to a weather advisory published on Thursday on X. The rainfall could occur even though the rainy season has officially ended.

The map attached to the advisory identifies several areas that could be affected. ANACIM recommends that people follow its forthcoming bulletins and take local weather conditions into account when travelling and engaging in outdoor activities.

These forecasts follow ANACIM’s announcements of declining rainfall from 23 October, in a context where rainfall was expected to decrease in Senegal.

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