Meteorologists have issued a widespread frost warning, targeting most of the territory. The alert was raised on Tuesday, gearing towards the potential threats that the blooming fruit trees, primarily those below 400 meters above sea level, could face due to the cold snap.
Beginning Monday, temperatures have dipped below the freezing point in many areas. The same trend is expected to continue through Wednesday. The cold spell particularly threatens apricots, peaches, and plums, which are blooming due to spring’s early arrival.
According to meteorologists, the minimum temperature could drop to as low as -5°C on Wednesday night and during the early morning hours. The warning applies to all regions, or at least parts of them, except the Karlovy Vary region. The eastern part of the country is predicted to experience colder temperatures on Wednesday morning.
Fruit farmers and small-scale cultivators can resort to using misting of the crops or smoking or heating methods to prevent the freezing of the trees. However, there is a lingering fear that, like in previous years, the frost could cost them a significant portion of their harvest.
This situation is a stark reminder of the unpredictable challenges that can arise in agriculture due to changing weather patterns. As frost threatens the fruit trees in bloom, farmers brace for potential losses, underscoring the need for innovative solutions to mitigate the impacts of such weather conditions on agriculture.