The South Sudan Meteorological Services has warned of heavy rainfall in parts of Central Equatoria, Western Equatoria and Western Bahr el Ghazal states in the coming days.
In a forecast issued on Monday, the agency identified Kajo-Keji County in Central Equatoria, northern Tambura County in Western Equatoria, and southwestern Wau and southern parts of Raja counties in Western Bahr el Ghazal as areas likely to receive heavy rainfall.
The agency also forecast moderate rainfall of between 50 and 100 millimetres in several parts of the country.
In Eastern Equatoria State, the forecast covers southern parts of Torit and Magwi counties.
In Central Equatoria, moderate rainfall is expected in parts of Juba, Kajo-Keji, Lainya, Yei and Morobo counties, while most counties in Western Equatoria are also expected to receive similar amounts.
The forecast further covers most parts of Wau and Raja counties in Western Bahr el Ghazal, Aweil Centre and Aweil East counties in Northern Bahr el Ghazal, and the Abyei Administrative Area.
Other areas expected to receive moderate rainfall include Twic County in Warrap State, Rubkona County in Unity State, Maiwut County in Upper Nile State, central parts of Ayod and southern parts of Akobo counties in Jonglei State, as well as parts of the Pibor Administrative Area.
Meanwhile, light rainfall of less than 30 millimetres is expected across most other parts of the country.
Residents in areas forecast to receive heavy rainfall are advised to remain alert to possible flooding and follow updates from the relevant authorities.
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