NIGER:

Widespread rains in July permitted plantings to be completed. Rains increased progressively towards the north of the agricultural zones. They became regular and generally above last year and above normal in mid-July. All the villages located in the north completed their plantings by the end of July. Early plantings are developing satisfactorily. Soil moisture reserves are adequate. Some flooding is reported in Dosso region.

Pastures are regenerating normally. Infestations of grasshoppers and floral insects were reported in many localities of Maradi, Tahoua, Tillabery and Zinder departments. Control measures have been undertaken. Desert Locust numbers are expected to gradually increase in Tamesna and parts of Aïr where scattered adults are likely to be present and breeding in areas of recent rainfall.

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.