Local showers are expected in several regions of Madagascar by the end of the week. "A depression at altitude is currently developing over South Africa. This disturbance will move closer to Madagascar. The passage of this system will directly influence local weather and cause meteorological deterioration," explained Lovandrainy Ratovoarisoa Andriambelomasinasolo, forecaster at the General Directorate of Meteorology, yesterday. These precipitations are expected by the end of the week or early next week in the Analamanga, Anosy, Androy, Atsimo-Atsinanana and Vakinankaratra regions. They should then extend to Alaotra-Mangoro. A rise in temperatures is also forecast. This will have a direct impact on the weather. According to explanations, this temperature increase causes warm and humid air to rise to altitude. This phenomenon creates large thunderstorm clouds, called convective clouds, which will trigger local rainfall. Strong wind and high swell warnings will be in effect from Wednesday, August 12 on the central-west, south-west, south and south-east coasts of the country. A marked deterioration in sea conditions is expected along the west, south and south-east coasts, namely the Melaky, Menabe, Atsimo Andrefana, Androy, Anosy and Atsimo Atsinanana regions. Waves could reach 3 to 3.5 meters, with peaks at 4 meters in the south-west zone and the southern tip of Madagascar. Miangaly Ralitera