What is the impact of drought in Indonesia? How is the situation in Eastern Indonesia? Why is the management of land degradation crucial? Drs Herizal, from the Indonesian Body of Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics explains the importance of combatting drought and desertification.
The long dry
An Indonesian farmer ploughs his dry paddy fields with the help of a pair of bullocks in Rembang, Central Java, Indonesia. Source: The National 21 Feb 2018 - WF Sihardian / Getty Images
As part of the observation of the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, Drs Herizal, Acting Deputy for the Climatology section of the Indonesian Body of Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics, talks about the diverse impact of drought.
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