places recorded below normal cumulative . 
Mokhotlong  has the highest percentage at 54%, 
which is above normal, while Qacha’s Nek  has the 
smallest cumulative departure  at -13% as shown in 
Map 2.  

TEMPERATURE 

Some parts of the country recorded normal mean 
temperature deviation for the dekad . These include 
the north ern, western and no rth-western parts  and 
parts of the south of Lesotho. S ome places, such as 
Semonkong and Mokhotlong, recorded above normal 
mean temperature deviation (see Map 3). 

CROP STAGE AND CONDITIONS 
Crops are at various stages throughout the country 
due to uneven distribution of rains since September 
2018. They are generally improving due to the dekad 
rains.  

SEASONAL OUTLOOK (Feb-Mar -April 2019) 

Rains are expected to be normal to below 
normal. Above normal temperatures are still 
anticipated.