Drought puts 400,000 rai of Buri Ram ricefields at risk

[News Bandit]

BURI RAM, Aug 20 -  An unseasonal drought is on the verge of destroying more than 442,000 rai of rice crops in seven districts of the northeastern province of Buri Ram.

Governor Kanit Iamrahong just added Satuek as the 7th district to the natural disaster zone list, joining Lam Plai Mat, Nang Rong, Nong Ki, Phutthaisong, Na Pho and Non Suwan districts.

According to data collected by district offices, the drought midway in what should be the rainy season is affecting nearly 175,000 farmers.

To date, rainfall this year measures only half of last year’s average. As a result more than 442,000 rai of rice crops are withering and at risk of being totally lost.

There are 23 districts in Buri Ram and the governor said he has instructed them all to monitor the situation closely and seek help from authorities as needed. (MCOT online news)
 

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