The Straits Times·3 min read·medium
Indonesia’s salt fields bloom under drought from El Nino’s baking heat
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Indonesia's salt farmers in Cirebon are experiencing a significant production surge due to an El Nino-driven drought. While the dry weather benefits salt harvesting, authorities warn that the prolonged heat poses serious risks to other agricultural sectors.
With dry conditions expected to persist through October, West Java’s Cirebon is likely to record a bumper salt harvest.
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