FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops and Shortages 06/02 - TANZANIA (3 June)
Heavy rainfall and extensive flooding in April and May in Rufiji Basin and parts of southern highlands caused loss of life and localized damage to crops and property. However, generally normal to above-normal rains in April and May benefited crops of the main “long rains” season in unimodal central and southern areas. Harvesting has just started boosting food availability. By contrast, in the bi-modal rainfall areas of the north and northeast, poor rains since April have negatively affected the “Masika” season crops. The outlook for the harvest from August is generally unfavourable.
The overall food supply situation remains satisfactory with ongoing harvests in the central and southern regions. Prices of maize have remained stable or slightly declined in most markets since April.