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    ARMENIA'S AGRICULTURAL LANDS FACE DROUGHT

    ARKA
    May 4, 2008

    YEREVAN, May 4. /ARKA/. Drought may threaten Armenia's agricultural
    lands as a result of the unprecedented heat, RA Deputy Minister of
    Agriculture Samvel Galstyan told reporters.

    The rise in the air temperature is a serious signal arousing concern,
    he said.

    According to Galstyan, the air temperature is down now, but this year's
    hot spring, which has no precedents, shows that the air temperature
    may be 2-3 degrees higher than in previous years.

    He expressed hope for timely precipitation and favorable weather.

    Galstyan pointed out that the recent high air temperature has not
    caused any damage to crops, but has aroused alarm. He pointed out
    the necessity for measure to ensure proper irrigation of agricultural
    lands.

    "If we have enough rains, we will be able to increase our water
    reserves," he said.

    On April 27, the air temperature reached 35 degrees in the Ararat
    valley, which figure had never been recorded in April before. However,
    weathermen forecast a 10-15 fall in air temperature this May.
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