By contrast, rainfall was below normal in August over the eastern half of the country, except in the extreme north in late August. Cumulative rainfall as of late August is below average except in the west and the south-west. Millet and sorghum are in the elongation stage. Early millet is being harvested in the south and south-east. More rains are needed to avoid water stress or crop failure in the centre and the east.
Pastures remain adequate countrywide and the level of water reserves is satisfactory.
No significant pest activity is reported. Legend Page with graphics of the evolution of Cold Cloud Duration average values over various zones of the country and compared to 1989-1995 average values.