According to reports, “rainfall was twenty to forty - nine per cent lower than in the first half of the 20th century, causing widespread famine and death. ”
Teadete kohaselt „on sademeid tulnud 20 – 49 protsenti vähem kui 20. sajandi esimesel poolel, nii et tagajärjeks on laiaulatuslik näljahäda ja tohutult palju surmajuhtumeid ”.