Weather - Heavy rain and strong winds: Important alert for these nine regions this Tuesday (ANACIM)

Author: senenews.comPublished on: July 14, 2026Country: Senegal

Environment & Climate

Weather - Heavy rain and strong winds: Important alert for these nine regions this Tuesday (ANACIM)

The National Agency for Civil Aviation and Meteorology (ANACIM) issued a weather alert for nine localities in Senegal this Tuesday: Podor, Linguère, Touba, Diourbel, Kaffrine, Kaolack, Fatick, Nioro, and Kolda. Thunderstorms accompanied by light to moderate rain and occasionally strong wind gusts are expected. ANACIM advises limiting travel during storms, avoiding shelter under trees, and securing objects sensitive to strong winds.

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