Spain: 1000 hectares of citrus under water

The mayor of Palma del Rio, José Ruiz value losses for 3.5 million euros, in infrastructure alone. During the last three months an unexpectedly heavy rainy season has affected at least 1000 hectares, mainly of citrus.

That is only « an estimate » highlighted Mr Ruiz. The Mayor was asked by the Government of Andalucia to make a preliminary but urgent assessment of the damage caused by the rain.

Once the harvesting season starts, the estimations will be more exact. At the moment, navel oranges have been less affected, but expectations for varieties such as salustiana and cadenera are not so positive. In the region at least 30 to 35% of citrus are declared as losses.

 Local governments expect a more direct help of the Juntas and the central government.

Based on information by El Día de Córdoba

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