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Fig. 2 below confirms the decreased rainfall for Dekad_1 (Dekad_34 on the graph) of December across the 
country. Take note of very low rainfall amounts experienced at the same period in 2024-25. The records 
are much lower than the historical (climate) records or baseline of 1981-2010. 

Fig.3 above suggests that overall rainfall performance since the start of the rainfall season in August 
2025 has been satisfactory except in Botha-Bothe at -39% departure which is below normal.  Leribe 
departure from normal is 46%, Mokhotlong 38%, Semonkong 35% and Mafeteng at 29% are above 
normal. The rest of the other stations are within the normal rainfall range. 

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200.0
400.0
600.0Rainfall (mm)
Station Names
Accumulated Actual and Normal Rainfall from First Dekad of  August 25  to  
First Dekad of  December 2025
Actual Normal
Fig.3 
Fig. 2