Mixed rainfall distribution in August

• Below-average rainfall reported in the southern part of Haiti.
• Above-average rainfall reported in northern part of Haiti.
• Above-average NDVI conditions prevailing across crop production areas.

Haiti has experienced mixed precipitation conditions. The southern regions reported below-average rainfall, while the northern parts received above-average rainfall. The central areas of the country experienced average rainfall during this period. Despite the uneven distribution of rainfall, the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) values remain positive in most crop production areas, indicating healthy vegetation (Figure 1). However, some areas in the east, specifically between the Ouest and Sud-Est, as well as parts of Grand'Anse and Haut Arbonite, show negative NDVI conditions.

While current field reports indicate no immediate problems with crop development in these affected areas, continued degradation could potentially impact cultivated areas.

The September rainfall forecast for Haiti suggests average rainfall, which should support crop development across most of the country and help alleviate the deficits observed in August. However, forecasts also indicate high temperatures (Figure 2), which could negatively impact crop areas with limited irrigation, particularly those already showing low NDVI values.