Expect more heat, mild rainfall for rest of season

Rain clouds PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES
Rain clouds PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES

The rest of the rainfall season is going to be hot and receive normal to slightly below normal rainfall, the Department of Meteorological Services (DMS) has warned.

Announcing the seasonal rainfall and temperature outlook for the period between January and April 2019, the DMS’ iconic weatherman, Radithupa Radithupa said, “For the months January, February, and March 2019 the season will generally be a normal to slightly below-normal rainfall season”.

Normal rainfall in the driest areas of Kgalagadi is expected to range from 100mm while the wetter areas in the north should receive 320mm over Chobe district.

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