1) Despite a seasonable return of precipitation during August, moisture deficits have persisted in northwestern Senegal. The delayed onset of the season in July has already resulted in deteriorated conditions and affected crops on the ground.
2) Poor seasonal rainfall since the middle of August, including prolonged dry spells, has led to late-season moisture deficits that have negatively impacted crop development throughout parts of the Tillaberi region of southwestern Niger and eastern Mali. Below average rains are forecast in the region for the upcoming outlook period.
3) Poor July rains throughout several local regions in Mali have resulted in degraded crop and pastoral conditions. August and September rains have continued to help improve ground impacts, although the rainy season is quickly coming to a close.
4) Since the beginning of September, poor rains have led to deteriorating crops and compromised planting activities throughout Rwanda.
5) A second week of torrential rain is forecast for usually dry portions of the Greater Horn of Africa, including the Somali region of Ethiopia and the Puntland region of Somalia. Localized flash flooding is likely in areas that receive heavy rains.
