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Lesotho
BACKGROUND
A small and mountainous country, landlocked entirely by South Africa, Lesotho experiences a range of climatic hazards each year. It is severely affected by drought and consequently food insecurity. The country also experiences heavy snowfall and cold waves, which affect vulnerable highland communities and prevent humanitarian actors from accessing households in need of assistance. The population also suffers from hailstorms, strong winds, localized floods, and early frost.
Lesotho is a constitutional monarchy with a population of 2.2 million, 75 percent of whom live in rural areas. The top five INFORM risk indicators are under-five mortality rate; people affected by drought; income inequality; the adult prevalence of HIV/AIDS; and tuberculosis.
For a data-driven overview of Lesotho's risk profile, refer to the INFORM Risk Index.
HAZARDS COVERED BY ANTICIPATION
ACTIVATIONS
2024: Drought
Photo: Matthew Carter / IFRC
