The period from September 2025 to March 2026 was the second-driest on record in Latvia, according to data compiled by the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre. This extended drought represents a significant climate anomaly with potential implications for agricultural productivity and water resource management in the Baltic region.
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The period from September 2025 to March of this year was the second-driest on record in Latvia, according to data compiled by the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre.
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Apr 29, 2026, 07:36 PM UTC
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