Armenia’s Agricultural Lands Face Drought
04.05.2008,
18:30
Drought may threaten Armenia’s agricultural lands as a result of the unprecedented heat, RA Deputy Minister of Agriculture Samvel Galstyan told reporters.
YEREVAN, May 4. /ARKA/. Drought may threaten Armenia’s agricultural lands as a result of the unprecedented heat, RA Deputy Minister of Agriculture Samvel Galstyan told reporters.
The rise in the air temperature is a serious signal arousing concern, he said.
According to Galstyan, the air temperature is down now, but this year’s hot spring, which has no precedents, shows that the air temperature may be 2-3 degrees higher than in previous years.
He expressed hope for timely precipitation and favorable weather.
Galstyan pointed out that the recent high air temperature has not caused any damage to crops, but has aroused alarm. He pointed out the necessity for measure to ensure proper irrigation of agricultural lands.
“If we have enough rains, we will be able to increase our water reserves,” he said.
On April 27, the air temperature reached 35 degrees in the Ararat valley, which figure had never been recorded in April before. However, weathermen forecast a 10-15 fall in air temperature this May. –0—
The rise in the air temperature is a serious signal arousing concern, he said.
According to Galstyan, the air temperature is down now, but this year’s hot spring, which has no precedents, shows that the air temperature may be 2-3 degrees higher than in previous years.
He expressed hope for timely precipitation and favorable weather.
Galstyan pointed out that the recent high air temperature has not caused any damage to crops, but has aroused alarm. He pointed out the necessity for measure to ensure proper irrigation of agricultural lands.
“If we have enough rains, we will be able to increase our water reserves,” he said.
On April 27, the air temperature reached 35 degrees in the Ararat valley, which figure had never been recorded in April before. However, weathermen forecast a 10-15 fall in air temperature this May. –0—
