Farmers urged not to harvest rice until weather improves
Summary
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has urged farmers to delay rice harvesting until weather conditions improve amid ongoing rainfall across much of the country. It has also warned residents in flood- and landslide-prone areas to stay vigilant and move to safer locations if needed.
Key Points
- The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has advised farmers not to harvest rice until the weather clears.
- Ongoing rainfall has raised the risk of floods, landslides and inundation in several parts of the country.
- Residents in vulnerable areas have been told to move to safer locations and heed local alerts and sirens.
- The public has been asked to monitor weather and disaster updates and call 1155 for information.
