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Floods take heavy toll in Lesotho 01 Mar 2011 22:17 #2496

THABA-TSEKA, 15 February 2011 (IRIN) - From a distance, the fields of maize that cover almost every hillside in Lesotho’s Thaba-Tseka District look green and lush. On closer inspection, the plants have a sickly yellowish hue and the heads of corn that should be ripening in time for the April harvest are nowhere to be seen. Read More...	News Grabber OFFLINE Regular Participant Posts: 10
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Floods take heavy toll in Lesotho 02 Mar 2011 13:49 #2497

I wonder how the other " export staple crop" faired?	diverian OFFLINE Expert Participant Posts: 83
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Re: Floods take heavy toll in Lesotho 03 Mar 2011 04:40 #2499

This is very sad news for the people living in these areas. The knock on effect though will likely make the security situation for hikers slightly more insecure. The La nina effect is very pronounced this year and earthquakes also seem to be increasing in their impact on us, the earth is certainly changing.	Serious tribe OFFLINE Platinum Participant Posts: 332
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Re: Floods take heavy toll in Lesotho 03 Mar 2011 13:43 #2504

Yup I feel this will be having an effect on the hikers which is sad indeed to both parties. but... The end is coming & the signs are showing up more & more... earthquakes, floods, wars / crimes etc.	JacquesBuys OFFLINE Expert Participant Posts: 84
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Re: Floods take heavy toll in Lesotho 11 Mar 2011 12:48 #2561

I think its a sad situation for a forgotten little country that already struggles so much already. Anyone know of trustworthy organisations working there that one could support?	intrepid NOW ONLINE Moderator Posts: 1455
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