Уряд Латвії вирішив оголосити до 10 січня 2027 року надзвичайну ситуацію у сільському господарстві на всій території країни через наслідки злив та повеней 2026 року. — Укрінформ.
The impact of adverse weather conditions in 2026 on agriculture was uneven both in time and geographically. Although particularly pronounced consequences were recorded in the western part of Latvia, in late summer and early autumn, heavy precipitation was observed throughout the country.
According to the Rural Support Service, so far, 174 farmers have reported areas affected by adverse meteorological conditions, noting 10,335 hectares, which is approximately 0.4% of agricultural land in the country.
However, these data do not reflect the overall impact of adverse meteorological conditions in 2026. The actual impact may be much wider than the area currently reported.
As Ukrinform reported, the Latvian Seimas adopted amendments to the legislation introducing border control of grain cargoes from third countries, in particular to verify their origin.
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The indicator of drought and humidity, hydrological data and actual observations indicate that in some areas adverse conditions were formed cumulatively, since repeated precipitation continued against the background of high humidity, which already previously formed.
In 2025, due to the effects of prolonged downpours and floods, an agricultural emergency was also declared throughout Latvia.