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Maseru 

Temperature 
Maximum temperatures observed during the third dekad of October (Fig.4) were above the long-term normals (Fig.5) across the entire 
country. Fig. 4 shows most of the country experienced maximum temperatures exceeding 26.2⁰C in the southern and western lowlands, 
only the highest elevated areas specifically Sani-pass, recorded cooler maximum temperatures, falling within the 18.2⁰C to 22.2⁰C range. 

Agricultural drought stress index 

Water Satisfaction Index (WSI) for pasture tracks overall availability of water for plant growth throughout the seasons, Fig.6 shows 
a positive trend for the year 2025 up to November 1 st. The cumulative WSI has reached a high of over 1000%  (1053.78%) by 
beginning of November. This condition is highly favorable for livestock grazing and suggests a good foundation for crop growt h