, 05/08/2010 - Advanced position of ITCZ during July to most north of Sudan emerged wide spread and significant amounts of rainfall over the country . The country experienced high amounts of rainfall during July, although, some areas of Northern parts of Gedarif, western parts of Sennar, Blue Nile, northern parts of Upper Nile, parts of White Nile, North Kordufan, North Darfur, northern parts of South Darfur, eastern parts of Jonglei and East Equatoria have below average rainfall amount. Vegetation levels are enhanced in the most central Sudan to normal and near normal levels as a result of above average rainfall in July. The development of vegetation level during July and the favourable conditions of crop development may help in narrowing the food gap by the end of the season. Vegetation situation is worsening in the regions of Upper Nile, Jonglei and East Equatoria, this affect the pastoral activities in this areas.