Drought declaration imminent
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
The last such announcement was made in July 2013, triggering a range of state-funded interventions costing a collective P217.5 million.
Yesterday, acting Agriculture Minister, Patrick Ralotsia told journalists that ongoing assessments had already noted the telltale signs of drought around the country, particularly in the south.
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