SENEGAL:

Rains have started in the south-east. Early but limited rains were registered in the extreme south-east in May allowing land preparation and first plantings to start. Elsewhere seasonably dry conditions prevail.

Seed shortages have been reported in several areas, following the 2002 reduced harvest.

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.