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SAHEL WEATHER AND CROP SITUATION - June 1999 |
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62196 |
| Language: |
EN |
| Document type: |
Book |
| Description: |
The rainy season started generally on time or even early in southern Senegal. However, following generally above normal rains in early to mid-May, the rains decreased significantly in early June in the centre and the east of the Sahel. By contrast, in the west, they progressed northwards over Senegal, The Gambia and Guinea Bissau. The rainy season started in April in the extreme south of Mali and progressed northwards in May. In Burkina Faso, rains started in mid-April, became widespread and were generally above normal over the south and the centre up to mid-May, but they decreased significantly in early June. Precipitation was widespread over southern Niger and Chad in May but decreased in early June. Elsewhere, in Cape Verde, northern parts of Senegal and Mauritania, seasonably dry conditions prevail. The last Meteosat satellite image for the first few days of the second dekad of June confirms the rainfall pattern. Land preparation and plantings are in progress following the onset of the rains. Crops are emerging satisfactorily in Burkina Faso, southern Chad and Mali but reduced rains in early June are threatening recently planted crops, notably in Burkina Faso. Grain-eating birds are reported in Chad, Mali and Niger. Control measures are underway. Rodents also appeared following plantings in Niger. Isolated Desert Locusts have been reported in Mauritania; low numbers are expected in the summer breeding areas of the Sahel once seasonal rains commence. No significant developments are expected. |
| Publication year: |
1999 |
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| Job number: |
X2333 |
| Department: |
ES |
| Division: |
EST |
| Series title: |
Sahel Weather and Crop Situation |
| Version: |
1 |
| Country: |
Burkina Faso |
| Region: |
Africa |
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| French |
Suivi de l'hivernage au Sahel - Rapport No 1 - 16 Juin 1999 |
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