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Thursday, 28.03.2024, 19:04
State of emergency declared in two more counties in Latvia
The Agricultural Ministry reminded that on August 29 state of emergency in
the agricultural sector was declared in 27 counties in eastern Latvian Latgale
region, and partly in northern Vidzeme and southern Kurzeme regions due to the
heavy rainfalls and floods for a time period until November 30. The ministry,
however, has received requests to declare state of emergency also in Sala and
Akniste countries.
The situation in the affected territories is critical – crops have been
destroyed by the flooding, and it is still not possible to harvest the crops.
As reported, many areas in Latgale province were flooded following heavy
rains last week, which did major damage to crops, several regional and local
roads, and buildings. Loss has been estimated at several millions of euros.