Widespread concern among Israel farmers was reported today over the continued absence of rainfall which normally comes in the middle of November to end a lengthy summer dry spell.
It was reported that the citrus growers were particularly hard hit by the prolongation of the dry weather. Their plantations were affected not only by the costs of artificial irrigation but also by the fact that the continued hot weather favored the spread of the Mediterranean fly, the scourge of the citrus plant.
A new 1,500,000 pound reservoir, assuring Jerusalem an adequate water supply, was completed and dedicated today at ceremonies attended by city officials and members of the Israeli Cabinet. Jerusalem’s residential and industrial development has been hampered by a shortage of water.
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