Damascus, Jan. 1 (SANA) Syria’s Ministry of Agriculture on Thursday warned farmers of a moderate to strong frost wave expected to affect the country from Friday morning, Jan. 2, until Thursday, Jan. 8, stressing the need to take preventive measures to protect crops.
The ministry said in a statement that the frost will be strong in northwestern Syria and the Jazira region, while southern and eastern areas are expected to experience moderate frost.
The ministry urged farmers to monitor daily weather updates and apply appropriate agricultural measures to reduce potential damage to crops during the cold spell.
Syria is going through an active polar severe weather system, which has brought heavy snowfall and rain. the Syrian Civil Defense warned that the country will experience a frost wave starting at dawn on Friday, Jan. 2, lasting until dawn on Thursday, Jan. 8, with peak intensity expected on Saturday and Sunday.
