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Temperature 
Compared to the long-term average, Figure 6 below for the same dekads (1st and 2nd of Oct 2025) , 
temperatures are within their long term with a slight warming over north western and south western 
parts shown in Error! Reference source not found.5 below.  

VEGETATION 

Water Satisfaction Index (WSI) for the crop component in Error! Reference source not found.  above 
shows excellent water availability reaching a value of approximately 1033.6% as of October 1st dekad. This 
sustained high indicates that crop water requirements have been fully met, suggesting favorable moisture 
conditions leading into the planting season 
The Vegetation Condition index for the first dekad of October shows mixed but positive, picture for 
vegetation health. The majority of the country is characterized by Normal to Good vegetation condition, 
Fig.5 Fig.6 
Fig.7