The National Weather Institute, said rain decline this year has affected most of the country.
Limon, Nicoya, Guanacaste, Puntarenas, Jacó, Quepos, Parrita, Los Santos, San Carlos, Los Chiles, Upala and Arenal are other places have been hit by the dry weather. Potato farmers have had to deal with the decrease in precipitation and Carthage, according to the latest report for August 2012, registered the lowest average with a drop of 88%.
The Chamber of Agriculture said that the onion production are at the most risk, especially given the high consumption of this product and also low rainfall has contributed to the soaring prices of tomatoes.
The Chamber warned about the approach of a severe drought, which could begin in late November this year and will last until mid-2013.
There is also big concern that shortfall in rainfall would jeopardize melon and rice plantations.
The Costa Rica News (TCRN)
San Jose Costa Rica
