South Sudan
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- Favorable rains continued in Nyirol County through the end of August. Maize and sorghum crops have matured and green consumption is expected to continue through the end of September. Crop development in Akobo County continued in August with steady rains.
- In Payijiar County, increased rainfall since mid-July has caused flooding in six out of ten payams including Nyal and Ganyiel. Flooding could affect crop performance in these areas.
- Heavy rains during the month of August in Malakal County have caused flooding and limited access to distant farms.
- Heavy rains in Kapoeta County have improved pasture and crop performance and sorghum planted in July is now at the milk stage. However, persistent heavy rains could negatively affect crops before they mature.
- In Awerial County, humanitarian agencies are currently distributing vegetable seeds, tools and some crop seeds such as sorghum so that IDPS in various camps can plant and improve access to food towards the end of this year. At the same time, awareness raising on availability and access to land is also ongoing to enable the IDPs plant seeds that are being distributed.
- According to GFS forecasts, moderate to heavy rains are likely over South Sudan in the coming week, particularly in the western half of the country.
Source : FEWS NET/NOAA
FEWS NET’s Seasonal Monitor reports are produced for Central America and the Caribbean, West Africa, East Africa, Central Asia, and Somalia every 10-to-30 days during the region’s respective rainy season(s). Seasonal Monitors report updates on weather events (e.g., rainfall patterns) and associated impacts on ground conditions (e.g., cropping conditions, pasture and water availability), as well as the short-term rainfall forecast. Find more remote sensing information here.