The start of the rainy was somewhat erratic in the south. Following above normal first rains in early April in the extreme south, rainfall progressed in the south-west in late April/early May while no rains were registered in the south-east. During the second dekad of May, precipitation improved in the south, in the Sudanian zone, but decreased significantly during the third dekad. Precipitation remained limited but widespread during the first two dekads of June. By contrast, rains were above normal during the last dekad but they decreased in the Sahelian zone in early July. Plantings of coarse grains may have suffered water stress or been delayed in the south (see map). Plantings are underway in the Sahelian zone.
Pastures are starting to regenerate. The pest situation remains mostly calm.
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