Due to heavy snowfall killed two shepherds and injured eight tourists.
In the African Kingdom of Lesotho went to the strongest in 20 years snowfall, sometimes paralyzing the movement, according to The Weather Channel.
“As a result, the storm killed several shepherds, and at least eight tourists were evacuated by helicopter”, – is spoken in the message.
It is noted that such a heavy snowfall in the country, starting in 1996.
Previously in Lesotho, such snowfalls were not uncommon, but in recent years they are very irregular, as the Kingdom suffers from a severe drought.
According to eyewitnesses, in some places the traffic is blocked from-for not cleared away roads.
Lesotho is a unique state, because it lies entirely above 1,400 metres above sea level. Its lowest point is the highest in the world. Over 80% of the area lies above 1,800 m. the territory of Lesotho is surrounded by South Africa.
