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Syria Faces Agricultural Crisis Amid Severe Drought

9/5/2025

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Severe drought in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East is crippling Syria's agriculture and water supply.
Farmer Mansour al-Khatib anticipates wheat yields to drop to just 1 million tonnes this year.
The Syrian government depends on wheat imports and aid, with half the population experiencing food insecurity.
Lebanon's drought reduces water flow from the Litani River, further straining irrigation in Syria.
Groundwater depletion in Idlib causes crop losses and economic challenges for farmers.
Experts predict worsening climate shocks, jeopardizing Syria's long-term agricultural viability.

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Story summary

Severe drought in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East is crippling Syria's agriculture and water supply.
Farmer Mansour al-Khatib anticipates wheat yields to drop to just 1 million tonnes this year.
The Syrian government depends on wheat imports and aid, with half the population experiencing food insecurity.
Lebanon's drought reduces water flow from the Litani River, further straining irrigation in Syria.
Groundwater depletion in Idlib causes crop losses and economic challenges for farmers.
Experts predict worsening climate shocks, jeopardizing Syria's long-term agricultural viability.