Crops under threat as surprise March heatwave hit Central Asia: Study
04-04-2025 11:21 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Crops under threat as surprise March heatwave hit Central Asia: Study

A surprise heatwave hit Central Asia in March, a new study published Friday showed, putting in danger crops and water supply in a largely rural region already heavily affected by the impacts of climate change."Hotter March temperatures are impacting agriculture harvests and access to water in Central Asia, as well as people's health," said Friederike Otto, co-head of World Weather Attribution.
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