South Africa's 2015 Rainfall Lowest on Record Due to El Nino

By
Kevin Crowley
  • Rains 34% below annual average since 1904, hurting crops
  • Precipitation has been below average for four straight years

South Africa’s rainfall last year was the lowest since records began in 1904 as the El Nino weather pattern caused dry conditions across the region.

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