Substantial rains in mid or late August benefited development of the maize crop. Following the arrival of the rains in late July, the weather remained mostly dry during the first dekad of August, leading to crop failure in some areas. During the second dekad, widespread and abundant rains were registered on the islands of Santo Antao, Fogo and Brava. They remained limited on Santiago island. During the third dekad, rains were registered on Brava, Fogo, Maio and Santiago islands. The maize crop is emerging/tillering.
Grasshopper infestations are reported on Brava, Fogo, Maio and Santiago islands. Treatments have been undertaken on Santiago island, notably in Praia and S. Domingos areas. Other insects are also reported on several islands.
