SENEGAL:

Rains progressed in the south and centre in June and reached the north-west in early July. Following early rains in the extreme south-east in mid or late May, rains progressed in June towards the southwest, the centre and the north. Dry conditions still prevailed in the north-west in late June but rains arrived during the first dekad of July. Plantings of coarse grains are underway in the centre and the north. Recently planted crops are emerging satisfactorily in the south.

Pastures are starting to regenerate in the south and the centre. No significant pest activity has been reported but pest control teams are reactivated at national or village level. Surveys as well as preventive treatments have been undertaken.
 

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

Legend

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.