Eastern Cape drought

The Eastern Cape region of South Africa experienced a severe multi-year drought from 2015 through early 2020. The drought was one of the worst in the region's history and led the South African government to declare the region a "disaster area" in October 2019. Quotes Older people who are 70 or 80 years old would tell you exactly the same thing. It is usually beautifully green at this time of the year,” said Bothma, as a hot gust of wind swept through his sheep pen.But now even the pine trees are dying. External links Category:Droughts