The Guardian: North Korea 'hit by worst drought in 100 years'
State news agency says 30% of rice fields have dried up after lower than average rainfall in May
North Korea says it has been hit by its worst drought in a century, resulting in extensive damage to agriculture.
The official Korean Central News Agency said the drought had caused about 30% of its rice paddies to dry up. Rice plants normally need to be partially submerged in water during the early summer.
“Water levels of reservoirs stand at the lowest, while rivers and streams are getting dry,” it said in a report on Tuesday.
WNU Editor: I guess this explains why North Korean state media has been posting pictures of leader Kim Jung-Un at various farms for the past few weeks. My friends in South Korea are telling me that the drought has also hit their country hard.
More News On North Korea's Drought
North Korea says it faces worst drought in a century -- BBC
North Korea says hit by worst drought in 100 years -- Reuters
North Korea says it is suffering its worst drought in a century -- AP
North Korea Says It’s Facing Its Worst Drought in a Century -- NYT
North Korea Faces 'Worst Drought In 100 Years,' Water Level Of Reservoirs At Lowest -- IBTimes
North Korea Drought 'Worst in a Century' -- VOA
North Korea Says It's Experiencing Worst Drought in 100 Years -- VICE News
1 comment:
Drought is natural; famine is man made.
North Korea has an ally in China, who could assist them if it is requested.
If North Koreans starve it is to be laid at the feet of North Korean leadership (don't step in it).
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