involved. On the contrary, the first dekad of December shows a significant decline in 
rainfall performance. Fig. 1 below displays the worst performer as Thaba-tseka which 
recorded less than 10mm of rain, followed by Quthing in the south, then finally Botha-
Bothe in the north.  However, Mafeteng, Mohale’s Hoek and Qacha’s Nek along the 
Senqu River Valley (SRV) performed slightly better with rainfall near normal or slightly 
above normal. Rain days ranged from 2 to 5.  

Highlights 
Hailstorms 
cause massive 
destruction. 
Rainfall worst 
performance. 
Contents 
1.Rainfall 
situation 
2. Vegetation 
conditions 
3.Dekadal 
rainfall 
outlook 
4.Seasonal 
outlook 

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60.0Rainfall (mm)
Station Names
Actual And Normal Rainfall 
First Dekad of  December 25
Actual
Normal
Fig. 1