Severe drought in Suriname

Affected by El Nino, Suriname, a country on the northeastern coast of South America, is experiencing its worst drought in 25 years with no rain for eight months, which has led to widespread reductions in crop yields.

In the country’s northern districts of Para and Saramacca, the lingering drought has devastated local agriculture, reducing crop yields by more than 25 percent.

Worse over, there are insufficient water facilities, irrigation resources and technology in the country.The local meteorological department has forecast a new rainy season in April. It is expected to relieve the drought, and ease the concerns about diminished crop yields.