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Rain and thunderstorms are forecast in several southern and central regions between noon on 2 September and noon on 3 September 2026, according to ANACIM forecasts relayed by Senego. The day of 2 September is also expected to be marked by high temperatures, reaching 41°C in Podor.
On 22 August 2026, the Green Sédhiou association donated cleaning equipment, improved stoves and seedlings to women in Moricounda, in the Sédhiou region. The support is intended for the Kambing Kafo women’s group and is notably aimed at supporting neighbourhood sanitation initiatives.
Observing migratory birds supports guiding, transport and hospitality activities in several wetlands across Senegal. But mangrove degradation, coastal erosion, pollution and drainage threaten both ecosystems and this local economy.
Several areas of Touba continue to face flooding and traffic difficulties. While residents are calling for the water to be drained quickly, the Directorate for Flood Prevention and Management says work is under way.
September is beginning with conditions described as calm across Senegal, according to information reported by PressAfrik, citing Anacim.
ANACIM’s bulletin forecasts generally fair weather, with some cloudy spells, until midday Tuesday. However, thunderstorms are expected in several southern regions, while temperatures could reach 40°C elsewhere.
The Senegalese government has called for sustainable funding for marine protected areas. The call was reported by PressAfrik on August 31, 2026.
Rain accompanied by thunderstorms is forecast in the evening and overnight in southern Senegal, with possible extension to several localities in central parts of the country. Bakel could record the highest maximum temperature, at 40°C.
Senegal and Mauritania devoted an inter-state workshop in Dakar on 27 and 28 August to the Cross-Border Marine Conservation Area project. The work resulted in a one-year roadmap and envisages a joint technical committee.
In Keur Massar, the Local Development Committee representing several estates and the village of Darou Thioubou has warned of the impact of recent rains. Families have been forced to seek shelter in schools, while residents are calling for swift action by the authorities.
Rain is possible before 8 p.m. on Monday, August 31, 2026, in 29 Senegalese localities, including Dakar. The South and South-East show the most favourable conditions, with locally heavy rainfall possible.
Senegal and Mauritania held an inter-state workshop in Dakar on 27 and 28 August on the design of a future cross-border marine conservation area. Available information does not specify the project’s scope or implementation arrangements.
The Local Development Committee for the Oasis, Port, Ancar, Solution and Air France housing estates, as well as the village of Darou Thioubou, has reported access problems and flood risks during the rainy season. It is calling for urgent action to restore water drainage.
The evening is expected to remain calm in Dakar and across the rest of Senegal. No widespread thunderstorms are forecast overnight into the morning of Monday, August 31, 2026.