Overall Green alert Drought for Nigeria-2024
in Cameroon, Nigeria

Event summary

The drought has lasted for 4 months. Drought indicators suggest anomalies typical of mild to severe events.

GDACS ID DR 1016995
Name: Nigeria-2024
Countries: Cameroon, Nigeria
Start Date: End of Feb 2024
Duration: 145 days
Impact: Minor impact for agricultural drought in 170810 km2
More info: Global Drought Observatory

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