SAHEL WEATHER AND CROP SITUATION - August 1999
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The rainy season is now well established over all producing zones of the Sahel. During the three dekads of July, rains were generally regular, widespread and above normal over the whole region, except in northern Senegal, southern Mauritania and western Mali in late July. At the end of July, cumulative rainfall was in most cases higher than for the same period in 1998/99 and above normal. These good rains improved growing conditions in Burkina Faso and Niger, following a dry spell in early June. Satellite imagery indicates that precipitation remained regular and abundant during the first dekad of August over most producing areas. It decreased in Burkina Faso and northern Senegal but remained widespread. These overall favourable conditions permitted satisfactory crop development. Soil moisture reserves are adequate. Pastures are regenerating satisfactorily in most areas notably in northern areas following well above normal rains. Some grasshopper’s infestations are reported i n Cape Verde, Chad and Senegal. The Desert Locust situation is calm. Low numbers of adults were reported in Mauritania. No locusts were reported from any other country and no significant developments are expected.