Central Highlands locality struggles with drought

Like other localities in the Central Highlands, Dak Lak province is currently in the middle of the peak dry season.

Cracked fields appear more often in many districts of Dak Lak in particular and the Central Highlands in general (Photo: VNA)

Drought has affected 300ha of crops in the province (Photo: VNA)

Prolonged drought and a lack of irrigation have damaged trees (Photo: VNA)

Water level in lakes and reservoirs is extremely low (Photo: VNA)

Severe shortages of water have been reported in districts including Krong Pak, Ea Kar, Krong Bong, Krong Buk and Ea Hleo (Photo: VNA)

It is forecast the drought season will last for a few more weeks (Photo: VNA)

Dry season in the area lasts from last November until April the following year (Photo: VNA)

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