Following a late start of the rainy season in mid or late July in the centre and the centre-north, precipitation was regular in August and September. Rains increased in early September, notably in the centre and the north. They decreased but remained widespread in mid or late September, with good rains notably on 19th and 21st September. Cumulative rainfall became above 1997 level almost everywhere. The rise of river levels flooded several low-lying areas in Ballou and S bou areas on Falam river and in Bakel, Moud ri and Yaf ra areas on the S n gal river.
Pastures are generally abundant.
Grasshopper and other insect infestations are reported on millet, ni b and groundnuts in Diourbel, Kaolack, Saint Louis and Thi s areas.