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Making the Forecast

We've examined various types of data for 21 January 2010. What do you expect to happen to the Vaal Dam catchment area in the coming days? Select all that apply, then click Done.

The correct answers are A, B, and C.

The low-pressure system over Namibia did, in fact, bring more rainfall over the region, leading to the flooding of the Vaal Dam. Soil moisture levels in the region were very high because of the persistent rainfall throughout January. The persistent rain and possibility of more rain from the tropical low mean create a situation that must be monitored very closely.