During the first dekad of August, rains were generally adequate except in some areas in the Sahelian zone such as Bokoro or Massakory. Precipitation improved significantly during the second dekad and was widespread and well above normal in the south and the centre during the last dekad. In the Sahelian zone, millet and sorghum are elongating. Maize is maturing in the south. Crop conditions are generally satisfactory.
Pastures are good in the south, and improving in the centre and north.
Isolated Desert Locusts have been seen in the Biltine area in early August. Low numbers may also be present in Tibesti and southern Ennedi. Small scale breeding may be in progress in a few areas which received recent rains and new hoppers and adults could appear. Following two successive good harvests, the overall food supply situation is satisfactory but tightening in several areas of the Sahelian region. Difficulties have been reported in Kanem region, notably in Mao and Nokou areas, where markets are not well supplied, cereal prices are particularly high and seasonal migration is high.