POTATOES ‘BOIL’ IN THE GROUND AS RECORD HEATWAVE SWEEPS ACROSS SWATHES OF ASIA
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| Source | Latest linked headline | Age |
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| Climate crisis | The Guardian | POTATOES ‘BOIL’ IN THE GROUND AS RECORD HEATWAVE SWEEPS ACROSS SWATHES OF ASIA | 2 hrs ago |
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A severe heatwave is sweeping across parts of Asia, causing significant damage to crops, including potatoes, in South Korea. According to Climate crisis | The Guardian, a farmer in Yanggu county found his potato crop spoiled due to the extreme heat, with the potatoes coming up soft and collapsing. This incident highlights the immediate impact of the heatwave on agriculture in the region.
The heatwave has also led to record-breaking temperatures in other parts of Asia, with Hong Kong reporting its highest ever temperature, and Japan experiencing 'cruelly hot' days. The farmer, Lee Sang-hyuk, described the potatoes as 'like boiled potatoes', indicating the severity of the heat's effect on the crop. Further details on the extent of the damage and its implications for the agricultural sector are not available in the provided sources.
The heatwave is part of a larger climate crisis affecting the region, with severe consequences for agriculture, human health, and the environment. The provided sources do not offer extensive background information on the climate crisis, but they do suggest that the current heatwave is an extreme weather event with significant impacts.
- Severe heatwave affecting parts of Asia, including South Korea, Hong Kong, and Japan
- Damage to crops, particularly potatoes, reported in South Korea
- Record-breaking temperatures reported in Hong Kong and 'cruelly hot' days in Japan
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