They remained quite abundant in late September. Cumulative rainfall is generally above normal. Early planted crops are now being harvested. The high level reached by the Senegal river caused substantial flooding in Brakna, Gorgol and Trarza. In Brakna, the impact of flooding is not fully evaluated as some areas are completely isolated by water.
Pastures continue to develop.
Low numbers of Desert Locusts were reported in September in Brakna west of Moudjeria, in Tagant near Tidjikja, in the Akoukar region near A oun El Atrous and north of Nema. Limited breeding started in early September and is expected to continue in Brakna and Aouker A oun, and will almost certainly extend to Trarza, northern Assaba and the two Hodhs. Once vegetation starts to dry out, locusts are likely to concentrate and form small groups. Some may also start to appear further north in Inchiri and Adrar.