Citrus farmers prepare for expected heavy rainfall

Citrus farmers in the Gamtoos River Valley in the Eastern Cape are concerned that the expected heavy rainfall in the province this week could create severe risks to production and result in significant financial losses. The South African Weather Service has issued a level five warning of destructive rain between Wednesday and Friday in areas such as Kouga, Koukamma Municipality and Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, among others. Farmers in the region are navigating a gruelling recovery after May's catastrophic floods. The region's crucial citrus sector suffered immense damage.

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