MALI (11 September)
Harvest prospects are generally favourable, reflecting abundant and widespread rains in August. Crops are developing satisfactorily. However, heavy rains caused localized flooding, which affected crops in several regions such as Douentza, where 580 hectares of millet/sorghum crops and 77 hectares of rice crops have been damaged. Millet and sorghum are in the leafing or heading stages; transplanting of irrigated rice is still underway. Harvesting of early maize crops has begun in some regions. Pastures are generally good. The overall food supply situation is satisfactory.