THE GAMBIA

THE GAMBIA:

Improved rains were registered in late August. Following dry conditions in late July, rains improved significantly during the first dekad of August in the west. In mid-August rains decreased over the country. They increased and became widespread and above normal during the last dekad of August notably in the centre and the east. Precipitation remained adequate in early September. These good rains benefited crop development. Millet and sorghum are emerging/tillering while transplanted rice is establishing. Grasshoppers have been reported in the centre.

 

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.


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