Monthly Hydrological Bulletin, August 2023

The hydrological situation during the month of August 2023 was characterized by the continued rise in flows in all compartments of the Niger basin. This situation is linked to the rainfall recorded during the month across the entire Niger River basin.

The filling of the Sélingué water reservoirs in Mali and Kainji in Nigeria has both exceeded 50% and 61% respectively as of August 31, 2023.