How prolonged El Niño will affect Thai agricultural, aquatic, and fruit exports
A prolonged El Niño lasting into mid-2024 is expected to impact agricultural, aquatic, and fruit products, resulting in reduced exports from Thailand.
On Tuesday, the United Nations announced the arrival of El Niño, which is characterised by increased heat worldwide and drought conditions in some areas. Thailand can expect to see 5% less rainfall this year, and the situation may persist until mid-2024.
The damage this will do to Thai agriculture and crops is estimated at 10 billion to 30 billion baht.
The Nation Reporter
