Heatwaves in Punjab threaten agriculture, food security: UN

Source: Dawn ·

Heatwaves in Punjab threaten agriculture, food security: UN

• Report says fruit yields plunge 50pc; heat stress spreads livestock disease, cuts milk output • Shrinking incomes, food spoilage limit rural families’ healthy diets • Women bear brunt of crisis due to heavy outdoor labour; preterm birth risk jumps 26pc in severe weather ISLAMAB

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