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The season is progressing well with mostly average to above-average and well-distributed rainfall
Key Messages
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The Intertropical Front (ITF) continued its northward ascent, located north of its normal position during the 3rd dekad of June throughout the region.
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Sowing/planting continued to expand northward in June, resulting in mostly on time or earlier than normal planting.
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Drier than normal conditions are expected to prevail from mid-June to mid-July in and around Lake Chad area.
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Moisture conditions continued to be favorable for crop growth and development in the bimodal zone, increasing the chances for above-average harvest at the end of the major season in July.