TANZANIA Meteorological Authority (TMA) on Thursday explained why different parts of the country experience increased temperatures, attributing it to the overhead periods of the sun.
The authority informed the public that hot condition would continue throughout this month, particularly in areas which are expected to experience suppressed rains.
However, there is a likelihood of drop in temperature during December as rainfall increase is expected in some areas, according to TMA’s statement issued to the public.
The statement said there has been an increase in temperatures in some areas of the country.
This condition is due to the movement of the overhead sun coupled with suppressed rain in many areas as had been forecasted by the authority.
Usually, the overhead periods of the sun in the country peaks towards the end of November, when the sun is heading southwards (Tropical of Capricorn) and resumes in February when the sun is heading northwards (Tropical of Cancer).
Furthermore, the overhead sun is associated with temperature increase over the aforementioned areas since the earth’s surface is much closer to the sun than other areas.
During the month of October, 2022, it has been noted that, there was an increase in temperature in various areas within the country.
The highest maximum temperature of 36.90C was recorded at Mpanda station, Katavi region on 26th October, 2022, the statement said.
This demonstrates an increase of 40C compared to the long-term average observed during the month of October.
Furthermore, other areas that experienced increase in temperature for the month of October, 2022 include Tabora region 35.70C (an increase of 3.00C), Moshi 34.10C (an increase of 3.20C) and Dar es Salaam 32.80C (an increase of 1.40C).
In addition, during the first two weeks of November, 2022; periods of elevated temperature continued to emerge in some areas of the country in such that Mpanda station recorded 35.40C on 2nd November, 2022, which is an increase of 4.70C compared to the long-term mean for the month of November.
Moreover, Tabora Station recorded 34.8 0C (an increase of 3.70C), Dar es Salaam 33.70C (an increase of 2.10C) and Kilimanjaro 34.30C (an increase of 2.40C).
The authority, therefore, advises the public to continue making follow-ups of weather forecasts updates as well as to seek, obtain and make use of sectoral advice to avoid or reduce the effects that may be caused by severe weather including temperature increase.
