Weird Weather

This year has been exceptional weather-wise in Northwest Province. First of all, rain started falling at the end of February, a full three weeks before dry season should end. Then, at the typical beginning of rainy season, we went back to dry. It's been more than a week and no rain; people are starting to worry about their crops, and I'm just sick of the dust.

Additionally, for the last week, a strange haze has settled over the area. I haven't seen the sky for 6 days. Tiny white dust is covering everything inside and out- and we're all breathing it in and feeling the affects. I have a nasty post-nasal drip and I tire easily. Many people are experiencing malaria flare-ups and cough and cold. Apparently, this weird white haze is unprecedented; my hypothesis is that it is from the desert but some are saying pollution is the cause. Anyways, the government doesn't seem to be doing much by the way of testing the stuff and letting us know what to do to protect our health. Doctors are telling us to wear masks and rub Vaseline on our nostrils. Naturally, masks aren't available. Another win for preventative care in Cameroon!