Yemen: Agrometeorological update - March

HIGHLIGHTS
• February month is generally characterized by lower precipitation across the country, which leads to lower soil moisture content.
• These dry conditions dry conditions will have minimal impacts on crop production since land preparations are just underway in only few areas.
• This month represents a potential risk for animal disease (i.e., FMD), especially in Southern Uplands.
• Desert Locust Control Center (DLCC) reported the presence of mature adults and hopper groups around the southeast coast of the country. Nevertheless, the situation was relatively calm for the first 2 dekads (10 days) of February 2024.
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