United Republic of Tanzania

Masika crops (sorghum, millet and maize) are in growth stage in bimodal areas, while Msimu crops (sorghum, rice and maize) are currently approaching the harvest period in unimodal areas. Towards this phase, biomass is recorded in or above average in most of the regions: in Dodoma, accounting for nearly 10% of the national cereals production, 27% of the active cropland is seen in abundant vegetation status. Above average rainfall in the last three dekads (Lindi +69%, Ruvuma +82%), helped restore average crop conditions in the southeast. However, areas of below average biomass are visible in Morogo, especially close to water bodies, where 28% of cropland is in poor vegetation status. ECHO reports that heavy rainfall on 14-15 May caused devastating floods in Tanzania's Mbeya Region, specifically in Kyela, Rungwe, and Ileje districts, according to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).