NIGER:

Harvest prospects are favourable reflecting regular and well-distributed rains in July and August. Following above normal rains in late July, rains decreased somewhat in early August. They improved significantly during the second dekad of August notably in the centre where they were abundant. Precipitation remained widespread and above average in late August and early September. Satellite images for the first week of August indicate that significant rains were received in the south and the centre. Cumulative rainfall as of late August was generally above last year's level and above normal. Crops are developing satisfactorily in all agricultural zones. Early harvests of millet have started in Zinder region.

Pastures are abundant reflecting good rains in the pastoral zones. Grasshopper and other insect infestations are reported in several departments; treatments have been undertaken locally. No Desert Locust 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.