Thailand: heatwave hurts durian fruit production
A record-setting heatwave this week in Southeast Asia led to school closures, water shortages and health warnings, and it is hurting local economies too. Thailand is the world's largest durian exporter, according to the UN's Food and Agricultural Organisation, though unreliable weather could shift its dominance in the industry. Story by Vedika Bahl.
A record-setting heatwave this week in Southeast Asia led to school closures, water shortages and health warnings, and it is hurting local economies too. Thailand is the world's largest durian exporter, according to the UN's Food and Agricultural Organisation, though unreliable weather could shift its dominance in the industry. Story by Vedika Bahl.
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