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MONTHLY AGRO-METEOROLOGICAL BULLETIN Vol.

4 Issue 6 September 2015 OVERVIEW OF CONDITIONS FOR SEPTEMBER already unstable areas on the 10th.

Overall however, both stations measured below normal rainfall amounts for September.

The most affected areas during tropical storm Erika were the Central, West and South regions.

A month later, farmers are still recovering from significant damage to farm access roads and property and are in the process of clearing debris, cleaning and planting.
Road bypasses have been completed in heavily farmed areas such as Belles and Carholme.

There was significant erosion of top soil in affected areas making the land unsuitable for planting while poor water quality resulted in chicken mortality on poultry farms.

Heavy silted rivers and streams also caused flash floods during the earlier part of the month further damaging feeder roads.

Farmers are also faced with the issue of praedial larceny.
Few wet days were observed during the latter part of limited crop establishment and the month which production and rainwater harvesting.

Vegetables and root crops, passion fruit and avocados were harvested during the month.
2015 HURRICANE NAMES: Ana, Bill, Claudette, Danny, Erika, Fred, Grace, Henri, Ida, Joaquin, Kate, Larry, Mindy, Nicholas, Odette, Peter, Rose, Sam, Teresa, Victor, Wanda LQ: 4th NM: 12th FQ: 20st FM: 27th 1 Figure 1 Daily rainfall at Canefield and Douglas-Charles Airports Parameter Canefield Airport Rainfall Total 30 year normal Wet Days (≥1.0mm) 168.6mm 201.7 to 280.8mm 11 Douglas-Charles Airport 130.8mm 245.9 to 342.8mm 12 Temperature 30 year average Maximum Temperature Minimum Temperature Relative Humidity Maximum wind gust Average daily sunshine hours 29.1°C 28.7°C 34.3°C (9th) 28.6°C 28.8°C 32.6°C (4th) 21.8°C (12th) 22.6°C (12th) 70 41km/h - 76% 49km/h 8hrs 18mins Table 1 Monthly weather parameters The first half of the month was very wet as the island was affected by the remnants of Grace from the 10th to 11th and a few tropical waves.
About 95% and 97% of the month’s rainfall total was measured at the Canefield and Douglas-Charles Airports, respectively, during that period, leaving the latter part of the month extremely dry.

Some flash flooding was reported in Vol.
4 Issue 6 September 2015 CLIMATE SUMMARY FOR OCTOBER DROUGHT OUTLOOK Parameter Rainfall Canefield Airport Douglas-Charles Airport 188.2mm 319.8mm -highest total 439.1mm (1985) 644.9mm (1998) -lowest total 27.6mm (1992) 94.2mm (1991) Temperature 28.5°C 28.2°C -maximum 34.3°C (2009) 33.5°C (1999) -minimum 20.8°C (1994) 17.2°C (1995) Chance of 5 day dry spell Chance of 10 day dry spell 68% 11% 24% 0% Table 2 Climate summary for September REGIONAL OVERVIEW ON SEASONAL FORECASTS Figure 2 Precipitation outlook for the Caribbean: Oct-Nov-Dec 2015  Dry conditions with fewer wet days and wet spells than normal are expected to continue towards the end of October.
There is 20% chance of above normal, 35% normal and 45% below normal rainfall amounts  Air temperature expected to be above normal The dry conditions appear to be resurfacing and the drought warning remains in effect.

Release public service announcements, report impacts.

conserve water, OUTLOOK FOR THE FARMING COMMUNITY Assessments are still ongoing and farmers should contact their extension officer and complete the Division of Agriculture’s Assessment of Agriculture Enterprise form.
Precaution must still be taken when visiting areas affected by land and mud slides.

Proper agricultural practices and disaster risk management techniques must be performed at all times and should be incorporated into everyday farm activities.

Large amounts of organic material should be used on farms affected by run-off; systems should be set-up to collect as much rainfall that is available while mulching soil moisture to should be employed evaporation.
Storm drains should be maintained and kept free from debris in case of high rainfall events.

reduce Remain vigilant and report incidences of praedial larceny to your district police station.

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