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Crop prospects are generally favourable reflecting adequate growing conditions since mid-July. Rains were generally regular and widespread in late July and August. They decreased during the last dekad of August but remained widespread in early September. As in early August in the Niamey area, torrential rains in the southwest and in Niamey in early September caused several deaths, substantial damage to infrastructure, which has made about 20 000 persons homeless, and flooding in crop zones. Soil moisture reserves are abundant and crop water needs are well covered. Stages of development vary in the regions according to planting dates.
Pastures are abundant reflecting good rains in the pastoralist zones. Grasshopper and other insect infestations are reported in several departments; treatments have been undertaken locally. Grain-eating birds are also present in Maradi, Tahoua and Zinder departments. Small numbers of solitary Desert Locust adults are likely to be present and breeding in Tamesna where rains have recently fallen. Breeding is expected to continue and scattered hoppers and adults are likely to appear.
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