CHAD (11 August)
Rains in August were abundant and widespread. Soil moisture may be excessive in some areas, following localized heavy rains, notably in the south-east, but overall crop development up to now may be considered as satisfactory. Early planted cereals are maturing, while those planted later are now at the flowering stage. Pastures are abundant throughout the country.
The overall food supply position is satisfactory. WFP has started providing food assistance to about 41 000 people who have fled into the country to escape fighting in Central African Republic. An estimated 65 000 refugees also entered the country recently after fleeing fighting in the Darfur region of northwestern Sudan.