Up to 73 mm of water: First rains finally launch the rainy season in Kédougou

The first significant rains of the winter season fell on the night of June 8-9 on the Kédougou region, with accumulations reaching 73 mm in Saraya. These useful rains kick off the 2026 agricultural campaign and give hope to farmers who are preparing their fields. Technical services are deploying agricultural inputs to ensure the smooth running of the season. Agriculture is an essential economic pillar of this eastern region of Senegal.