The National Meteorological Agency of Togo (ANAMET) made public this week the rainfall developments in Togo over the following quarter.
According to Djatougbé Essohana, head of the synoptic meteorological division within the northern climatic zone at ANAMET, throughout the interval June, July and August, a standard rainfall state of affairs with a bent to extra is anticipated throughout the nation. “For the months of July, August and September, the North will expertise a surplus state of affairs with a standard development. And the South, regular rainfall with a bent to extra,” she indicated.
On the agrometeorological stage, we’re knowledgeable, a late to regular begin is anticipated all through the monomodal zone besides within the northern a part of Kara and the south of the Savanes the place the season shall be early with a standard development. Late to regular agricultural season finish dates are anticipated throughout the realm. Long dry sequences with a standard development are forecast firstly of the season whereas medium dry sequences with a brief development are forecast in direction of the top of the season.
Hydrologically, within the river basins, the stream development shall be extra within the Oti basin, common to deficit within the Upper Mono basin, common to extra within the Lake Togo and Lower Mono basins.
Faced with these developments, consultants advise sowing as quickly as the primary helpful rains fall, favoring crop varieties with a brief cycle and tolerant to water deficit, and avoiding the occupation of flood-prone areas for properties and crops.
Furthermore, it’s endorsed to make sure rational administration of water sources to satisfy the wants of hydroelectric dams and hydro-agricultural developments.
Atha ASSAN