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Temperatures could reach 40°C in Matam and Podor on Friday

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Temperatures could reach 40°C on Friday in Matam and Podor, in northern Senegal, while Kaffrine could record 39°C. In Dakar, the thermometer is expected to be around 28°C at about 10pm on the night of 15 to 16 October, according to forecasts reported by Senenews.

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