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Rain and thunderstorms expected in six Senegal regions

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Showers and thunderstorms are expected in six areas of Senegal after heavy rain was observed in Mbour on 2 November 2026. The regions of Thiès, Diourbel, Fatick, Kaolack, Ziguinchor and Sédhiou are covered by forecasts issued by Riad Kawar, according to SeneNews.

Heavy rain fell on Mbour, in Thiès region, on Monday 2 November between 12.45pm and 2pm. Showers and thunderstorms, sometimes accompanied by heavy rainfall, are also expected in the regions of Thiès, Diourbel, Fatick, Kaolack, Ziguinchor and Sédhiou, according to forecasts issued by Riad Kawar.

Rainfall is also possible in Louga and Dakar. People in the areas concerned are urged to remain vigilant because of the risks linked to heavy rain.

These forecasts come a few days after those issued by ANACIM, Senegal's meteorological agency, which announced out-of-season rain in Senegal on 29 October. This previous warning is detailed in ANACIM's forecasts.

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