2 JANUARY 1998. SRI LANKA: AGRICULTURE (TEA)

Dexter Cruez of Reuters reports that Sri Lanka is concerned that a predicted ENSO-caused drought may affect the tea industry. No drought has yet occurred but onset is expected this year. Any drought will only be serious if it extends past the normal dry period into the second half of the year.

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