Mandalay Region is bracing for a possible drought caused by El Niño this upcoming summer, according to the region’s supervisory committee for efficient water use in agriculture, the Global New Light of Myanmar reported on 2 February.
Preparatory efforts are being made following the releases of drought warnings that forecast several countries, including Myanmar,are likely to encounter the drought impact of El Niño, which can impact crops, said committee member U Myint Oo.