Provincial Seasonal Rainfall Graphs

Here are the provincial seasonal rainfall graphs for the Mpumalanga and Gauteng Provinces from October 2009 to 21 January 2010. Compare the amounts measured against the climatologic averages, then answer the question below.

Provincial seasonal rainfall graphs for the Mpumalanga and Gauteng Provinces in South Africa from October 2009 to 21 January 2010

Based on the seasonal rainfall to date, which provincial areas might be at risk for rainfall-induced flooding in January 2010? Select all that apply, then click Done.

The correct answer is B.

Recent trends in Gauteng make flooding a possible concern, while Mpumalanga has experienced a shortage of rainfall over the past two months.