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Drought causes a 'collapse' in vegetable production: 'Even with irrigation, young plants have not survived'

Cauliflower, peas and lettuce are suffering from a lack of water and successive heatwaves. The industry describes the situation as a 'disaster,' especially across western France, as the ability to sow crops for future seasons is also being hampered.

Drought causes a 'collapse' in vegetable production: 'Even with irrigation, young plants have not survived'

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Most parts of country brace for heavy rains

LAHORE: The Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) of the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Saturday forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across parts of Punjab, Sindh and Balochistan until Aug…

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