MALI:

Harvest prospects are generally favourable reflecting abundant and widespread rains in August. The first dekad of August registered unusually heavy rains, resulting in flooding and crop damage in Bamako region. During the second dekad, precipitation was well above average in the west and the centre. During the third dekad, rains decreased in the west but remained important in the south and above normal in the north and the centre. Millet and sorghum are developing satisfactorily, benefiting from adequate soil moisture reserves but excess of water may reduce yield potential in some areas. Due to late plantings, continuation of the rains up to the end of September is needed to improve crop prospects in Sudanian zones.

Pastures are abundant countrywide and the pest situation is calm.
 

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

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