CHAD:
The growing season has started on time in the Sudanian zone. First significant rains were registered in mid or late April in the Sudanian zone but also in the Sahelian zone (around 40mm in Bitkine area). They progressed northwards and remained generally above normal in May and early June. Planting of coarse grains is underway in the south and will progress northwards following the onset of regular rains.
Pastures are dry. High temperatures in recent months reduced the number and level of water reserves, causing overgrazing and conflicts between farmers and pastoralists. African Migratory Locusts hoppers have been reported in mid-May in Linia region, east of N'Djamena, as well as in some villages along the Logone River. These hoppers result from hatching of eggs laid by residual populations following infestations in these areas in late 1997.
Satellite Images (Cold Cloud Duration for the last
three dekads)
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