CHAD:

Growing conditions remained mostly favourable despite excessive rains in August in some areas. Rains in August were abundant and widespread. Unusually heavy rains were registered notably during the two first dekads (for instance 146 mm in 8 hours on 5/8/99 or 400,8 mm for the month in 10 days in Ati, in Batha province) causing flooding and crop damage. Soil moisture reserves are excessive in some areas, but so far overall crop development is satisfactory. Early plantings of cereals are maturing while late plantings are at flowering stage. However, continuation of rainfall is needed up to mid-September to allow late-planted crops to mature in the Sudanian zone. Pastures are abundant countrywide.

The overall pest situation is calm.
 

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

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