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May 26, 2022

Crop Yields Plummet in Pakistan Amid Extreme Heat
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In Pakistan, temperatures in the city of Jacobabad hit a record 51
degrees Celsius Wednesday, or 124 degrees Fahrenheit. Farmers in the
region say extreme heat this year is killing crops and drying up water
supplies. 

Farmer: "The mango crop yield has been reduced by 50% this year. This is
because of the scarcity of water. Mango farmers have suffered losses,
and so did the traders."



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