MALI:

Abundant rains in early July benefitted crop development. Rains started in April in the extreme south and progressed northwards in May and June. They became widespread and abundant in the west in late June and over most producing areas in early July. Plantings are well underway and pastures are regenerating. Seed availability is adequate following the 1998 record harvest.

Control operations against grain eating birds have been undertaken in the Office du Niger area. Isolated Desert Locusts may be present in a few areas in the Adrar des Iforas.
 

Satellite Images (Cold Cloud Duration for the last three dekads)

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