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ARMENIA'S AGRICULTURAL LANDS FACE DROUGHT
ARKA
May 4, 2008
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.
ARKA
May 4, 2008
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.