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Premier Orders Irrigation, Shuts 75% Water to Beat Drought

5/1/2026

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Premier Pak Thae Song inspected farms in South Pyongan and North Hwanghae and ordered irrigation to protect wheat and barley.
Authorities shut off 75% of household water meters and began repairs to reservoir gates and irrigation channels.
Workers in cities and counties are focusing on protecting early-season crops and boosting wheat and barley drought resistance.
Officials said a successful harvest depends on overcoming the drought before the main rice-planting period.

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Premier Pak Thae Song inspected farms in South Pyongan and North Hwanghae and ordered irrigation to protect wheat and barley.
Authorities shut off 75% of household water meters and began repairs to reservoir gates and irrigation channels.
Workers in cities and counties are focusing on protecting early-season crops and boosting wheat and barley drought resistance.
Officials said a successful harvest depends on overcoming the drought before the main rice-planting period.