The Hidden Danger Was Revealed in the Report El Niño National Study (Enfen). The document warns of below-normal temperatures in the coming months, which will seriously affect the harvest of basic basket staples such as potatoes, corn and rice.
Through a report that management has access to, notification is supported for coastal phenomenon La Niña which may reach moderate levels this year.
What is the La Niña phenomenon?
According to the World Meteorological Organization, it is a natural phenomenon characterized by fluctuations in ocean temperature in the central and eastern parts of the equatorial Pacific Ocean.associated with changes in the atmosphere. This causes low temperatures and severe droughts in the coastal areas of the Pacific Ocean.
What is the prognosis for Efen?
According to the document, La Niña could reach moderate levels before December 2022.; however, it is expected to decrease in intensity during the summer.
With this prediction, Enfen warned of below-normal air temperatures on the coast; in addition to rain in the northeastern sector and drought in the southwestern highlands. In the summer of 2023, precipitation will be normal to light..
From this month, the 2022-2023 agricultural campaign began, which was affected by the shortage of fertilizers that have not yet been purchased by the state.
What cultures are affected?
Considering that some areas will have a greater influence in the upper reaches of their valleys, climatic conditions will not be conducive to good potato, rice or corn harvest.
On potatoes, humidity caused by climatic conditions will cause phytosanitary diseases (pests). Ika, Majesh, Kamana and Tambo will be the most affected areas. for being located in the valleys of the south coast, where above-average rainfall can be recorded.
Temperatures will drop at night in the northern highlands from October. Crops located above 3,000 meters above sea level will suffer the most. Recall that rice production will decrease by 7.5% and according to the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri) the decline will be 10.7%.
As daytime and nighttime temperatures will be normal to cooler along the coastline across the country, planting corn could extend the growing season as its growth rate slows down.
Source: RPP
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