CHAD:

Abundant rains in July provided good soil moisture reserves. Following the northward progression of the rains in May/June, precipitation remained well distributed and often above average in July, notably during the third dekad of the month. Heavy rains continued in early August in the Sahelian and Sudano-Sahelian zones but they decreased in the Sudanian zone. These good rains benefited crop development. Coarse grain crops are growing satisfactorily both in the Sahelian and Sudanian zones. Off-season maize is being harvested in Bol area in the Lake Chad zone. Soil moisture was reported sufficient to cover crop water needs during the first dekad of August even if there was no rain.

Pastures are abundant both in the Sahelian and Sudanian zones. Grasshopper attacks have been reported in Batha and Ouaddaï. Grain eating birds caused some damage to millet and maize in Bol area. Rodents are also reported in several areas. No Desert Locusts activity is reported.

Satellite Images (Cold Cloud Duration for the last three dekads)

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Page with graphics of the evolution of Cold Cloud Duration average values over various zones of the country and compared to 1989-1995 average values.