Adjumani, the natural sauna of the north

The humidity reminds one of Zanzibar, the discomfort of Juba. Yet someone intimated that this is one of the coldest months of the year in Adjumani.

If you have only heard of Adjumani and have never been here, you probably think that Adjumani is found in West Nile. As a matter of fact, when you think of West Nile, the first three districts that come to your mind are Arua, Koboko and Adjumani. But you are wrong. Adjumani is actually found east of the Nile. You have to cross the Nile from Moyo to Adjjumani. This might explain why it is a lot hotter than the actual West Nile.

We all know someone from Adjumani who identifies as a 'West Niler' for some reason. Only God knows why this is the case, but probably because they are trying not to associate with the heat here.

Back to the heat, the internet says that it is currently at 26 degrees Celcius, but frankly, it feels like a well-heated sauna at 2 PM. It also says that it was at 33 degrees on Sunday. But it is the humidity that is truly the problem here. How a leafy countryside can be this humid, we may never know. But if you need advice, if you travel to Adjumani, cross the Nile and make sure to spend your night in the actual West Nile.