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MAP: Weather Hazards Impacts Assessment for Africa (Dec 11- Dec 17, 2008)
11 Dec 2008
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Below-average rainfall in parts of central Mozambique and neighboring portions of Zimbabwe and Malawi continues to cause some concern for insufficient water resources and early-season cropping activities.

An abrupt end to October to December rains in parts of eastern Kenya and southern Somalia has resulted in deteriorating crop conditions, degraded pastures, and limited water availability.

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