The strongest frosts since 2014 have damaged crops in Turkey
Kyiv • UNN
Turkey is experiencing one of the strongest cold spells since 2014. A sharp drop in temperature to -15°C has damaged crops, which may lead to higher food prices.
In April, Turkey is experiencing one of the strongest cold spells in more than a decade, with sharp temperature fluctuations damaging crops across the country. This is stated in the material Bloomberg, informs UNN.
Details
The Ministry of Agriculture of Turkey noted that the country is experiencing one of the strongest frosts since 2014, as the temperature in some regions has dropped below -15 degrees Celsius in the last three days.
Frost, snow and hail can disrupt food supply chains, lead to rising prices in the coming months, and keep inflation in Turkey high. Food prices remain a key factor in overall inflation
The authors point out that the government is currently conducting an on-site assessment following the sharp cold snap, and affected farmers have been ordered to report the damage to local agricultural offices and insurance companies.
"The Minister of Agriculture said that Turkey will continue to support producers to ensure continuity of production and limit losses, but their full extent is still being assessed," the publication notes.
Recall
Weather forecasters warn of frosts in Kyiv and the region on the night of April 12-13. At night, the temperature will drop to -5°C.
