In the coming days the temperature is expected to drop an additional 10 degrees in many parts of the country. Xinhua reported that, if that happens, 90% of the country would be below freezing levels.
There are concerns that the cold will damage fruit and vegetables. The Daily Mail published a comment of a farmer who is concerned that, if the cold stays below zero for several days, only 10% of his vegetable crop will survive.
Source - freshplaza.com
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