Threat of impending drought is real
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SARCOF-27 rainfall forecast for November-December 2023-Janaury 2024 MAP COURTESY OF SARCOF-27
MAUN: Normal to below-normal precipitation is expected to negatively impact the first half start of the 2023-24 agricultural season from October to December 2023.
The forecast came out of a statement, released by the 27th Southern Africa Regional Climate Outlook Forum (SARCOF-27) conference that concluded last Thursday (September 28) in Mauritius. The forum normally releases its outlook on August 31.
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