Lesotho - Food Security Update, January 2021
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- Lesotho
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- SADC RVAA
- Date de publication
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Highlights
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All the 10 districts remain in phase 3 or worse of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) until March 2021.
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The country tightened COVID-19 restrictions by moving from purple to red colour stage on the Risk Determination and Mitigation Framework.
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Many households especially in urban areas continue to lose incomes during total lockdown.
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October to December received good rains conducive for agricultural activities.
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Planting started on time due to timely onset of the rains countrywide
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The water tables start to improve following dry spells.
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Normal rainfall conditions are expected in January to March 2021.
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Casual labour opportunities improved as agricultural activities took place in rural areas.
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Food prices remain high yet purchasing power is low for at least 40 percent of the population. Prices of staple were higher than previous year and five-year average. Majority of households had depleted their food stocks and food was mostly obtained through purchases.