{"id":460640,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/460640/?format=json","text_counter":32,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Lekuton","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":66,"legal_name":"Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton","slug":"joseph-lekuton"},"content":"The Meteorological Department has already predicted a shortfall in projected short rains and issued a warning that most parts of the country will experience failed harvest and even livestock deaths. In the Statement, the Chairperson should inquire into and report on: One, the Government preparedness to deal with the impending drought in the ASAL areas and the humanitarian crisis that may follow."}