Myanmar agricultural authorities has warned of possible drought caused by EI Nino in northern Mandalay, a major agricultural base, in March and April, an official report said Tuesday.
The possible drought could impact crops, said the report issued by the region's supervisory committee for efficient water use in agriculture. Following the release of the drought warning, all departments concerned are taking necessary measures for EI Nino, the report said.
Mandalay region is set to use 40,500 hectares of farmland for summer cultivation this year, the report added. Meanwhile, a Myanmar top weather expert has also warned against high temperature and ultra-violet (UV) index in some regions of the country as hot summer approaches. Temperature in parts of Myanmar last year soared to above 38 degrees Celsius, and some regions also registered a high UV index of above 11. Summer in Myanmar lasts from March to May.
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