The drought has affected 800,000 hectares of farmland by the end of October, official sources estimated, and the snow storm was said to be a much-needed boon to local farmers. 
Ukame umeathiri heka 800,000 za mashamba kufikia mwishoni mwa Oktoba, vyanzo rasmi vilikadiria, na tufani ya barafu inasemekana kuwa ilihitajika sana kama msaada kwa wakulima wa sehemu hiyo.