Below normal soil moisture condition was recorded in most parts of the country except, Rivers and parts of Bayelsa states where normal to above normal soil moisture condition was observed.

There is 80% chance of normal rainfall over the north, central region and inland cities of the south west except Ado Ekiti where there is a 50% probability of below normal rainfall condition.

The bulletin for third dekad of October, 2021 shows an improvement in rainfall total around the south-south when compared with the 2nd dekad of October.

The 2nd dekad of October, 2021 shows a decrease in rainfall total across the country when compared with the 1st dekad of October.

During the first dekad of October, 2021, there was a decline in rainfall amount in the country when compared with the third dekad of September.

60% chance of normal rainfall over the north and some of the southern parts of the country.

In the third Dekad (21- 30) of September 2021, the Inter Tropical Discontinuity (ITD) was still above the country, with rainfall activities observed in different parts of the country in varying proportion

The first dekad of the Agrometeorological variables for September, 2021 is presented in this edition. Rainfall amount increased across the country with higher amounts reported over the southern states.