Crete Faces Severe Drought Impacting Agriculture
As temperatures in Crete remain unusually high for late November, the region is witnessing significant drought. Local journalist Iasonas Tavlas reports that olive trees are suffering greatly, with minimal and poor-quality fruit harvests. Water reserves are critically low, with empty reservoirs and dry wells. Farmers struggle to recall the last rainfall, while the landscape transforms dramatically. The local government is considering building small reservoirs and even inducing rain artificially, raising concerns about potential complications. This unprecedented climatic shift poses serious challenges for agriculture and ecology in Crete.