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“When Mafeteng Sees the Warning, It Already Knows What Comes Next” – Ramohlanka

22 September 2026 by Limpho Sello For Morakabi Ramohlanka, a strong-wind warning is not simply a message on a weather forecast. In Mafeteng, such a warning can mean waiting for reports of damaged homes, destroyed property, affected crops and, in some cases, schools left damaged by the force of the [...]

A Warning Is Not Enough: Lesotho Moves to Define Who Acts and When

16 September 2026 by Limpho Sello Lesotho is developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) aimed at ensuring that weather and climate warnings do more than alert people to approaching hazards—they must also clearly guide institutions, communities and other stakeholders on what action to take and when. The SOPs development is part [...]

​Every M1.00 Spent Preparing for Severe Weather Saves M4.00 in Disaster Response for Lesotho

1 September 2026 by Limpho Sello Extreme weather is changing lives across Lesotho, but a major shift in how the country prepares for severe weather aims to save lives, protect property, and reduce the heavy costs of emergency response. This is according to the Disaster Management Authority (DMA) Emergency Response [...]