Rainfall reaches 40 millimetres in Tadjourah
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Adi
Rainfall reached 40 millimetres in Tadjourah, northern Djibouti, with 32 millimetres in Arta and 30 in Day. Precipitation also affected the capital and several roads, with wide differences between locations, according to the Djiboutian Information Agency.
Rainfall reached 40 millimetres in Tadjourah, in northern Djibouti, on Saturday, according to the day’s rainfall figures reported by the Djiboutian Information Agency. The town recorded more than Arta, with 32 mm, and Day, with 30 mm.
Totals were lower in Sagallou, with 10 mm, and Obock, with 9 mm. Medeho received 2 mm. In the capital, the international airport recorded 5 mm, while Damerjog, Douda and Boulé recorded 4, 3 and 2 mm respectively.
Along the road, PK 23 recorded 7 mm, while only traces were measured at PK 20 and PK 50. Wea and Randa each received 5 mm, while Lake Assal recorded 2 mm. The figures show heavier rainfall in the north and centre of the country than in several inland areas.
The rainfall came after forecasts of thundery showers for Friday and Saturday, as part of Djibouti’s response to heavy rain expected from October to December, outlined in forecasts of thundery rain in Djibouti on Friday and Saturday.
