Feeling the heat up in the north


Impossible to farm: Kelantan has faced a dry spell since the end of January. — Picture courtesy of Sinar Harian

PETALING JAYA: All is not well in Kelantan, as far as padi yield is concerned.

The state’s most severe drought in 30 years will see a reduction of 40,000 tonnes of padi in the first season, with losses estimated at RM58mil.

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