ReliefWeb

HIGHLIGHTS

• The 2012/13 rainfall season was erratic, with torrential rainfall early in the season followed by dry conditions over parts of the region.

• Insufficient rains and droughtlike conditions in the west and south-west of the region led to a poor agricultural season and death of livestock, resulting in heightened food insecurity.

• Armyworm and red locust outbreaks in Southern Africa, although largely contained, may lead to secondary outbreaks this year.

• Locust invasion in Madagascar continues to pose a significant threat to food security and livelihoods, with an ongoing three-year eradication campaign which requires further funding.