RAINFALL AND TEMPERATURE 193 



The Zambezi. 



The following are the records for the three 

 sugar plantations on the Zambezi and Bom- 

 pona on the Chire. Marromeu is approximately 

 60 miles from the mouth of the river, Mopea 

 95, Villa Fontes (also called Caia, Sena, Chan- 

 gadia and Shurabwe) 130, Bompona 150 : — 



These figures indicate a decrease in rainfall 

 as the river is ascended, with a slight recovery 

 at Bompona, due perhaps to the proximity of 

 Mount Morrumbala. 



The highest monthly readings were at Mor- 

 romeu 18'44 inches, Mopea 13-58, Bompona 

 17-54, all in January, 1911, and Villa Fontes 

 13-86, February, 1910. 



■■'- To December 15th. 

 : To June 30th. 



t To December 13th. 

 § To December 10th. 



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