By The African Meridian Newsroom | 2 July 2026
NAIROBI, Kenya — Forecasters are warning of much above-average temperatures, exceeding 35°C, across parts of eastern Central African Republic, South Sudan, northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, western Kenya, Sudan, and western and central Ethiopia during the current outlook period. Morocco, at the opposite end of the continent, is also flagged for abnormal heat over the same window — illustrating how a single forecast period can bring extreme temperatures to markedly different climate zones across Africa simultaneously.
In the East and Central African locations named, the heat forecast arrives against a backdrop of the poor rainfall and drought conditions already affecting much of the same footprint, a combination that tends to compound stress on both people and livestock: dry, heat-stressed pasture offers less nutrition for herds precisely when water points are also under pressure, while farming communities face higher evapotranspiration rates that can worsen an already difficult moisture deficit.
In Morocco, periods of abnormal heat have in recent years placed additional strain on a country already managing a multi-year drought and reduced reservoir levels, with elevated temperatures increasing water demand for both agriculture and urban populations at a time when supply is already constrained.
Health authorities across the affected countries typically issue heat advisories during periods of forecast extreme temperatures, urging precautions such as hydration and reduced outdoor exertion during peak afternoon hours, particularly for outdoor workers, older residents, and young children.