North Korea warns of prolonged dry spell that could threaten spring crops

NK News – North Korea News · Apr 21, 2026

North Korea issued drought alerts and warnings across multiple provinces this week, as a prolonged dry spell threatened wheat and barley crops. According to the state-run Korean Central Television (KCTV) on Monday, authorities issued drought alerts for parts of Pyongyang, South Phyongan, Nampho, South Hamgyong, South Hawanghae and North Hwanghae through April 30. Lower-level drought […]