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 | | Two opposition leaders from the region who joined the fray later in the week, described the situation as "pathetic." They appealed to the government, non-governmental organisations and the international community for assistance, saying the situation was likely to get out of hand. |
 | | Dar-es-Salaam and Dodoma regions, which usually record an average of 112 mm and 108 mm respectively during the month of December, did not receive any rainfall last year, Dr Mhita said. |
 | | The southern highland regions of Iringa, Mbeya, Ruvuma and Rukwa, the country's grain belt, received rainfall in January this year instead of December as is usual. |
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