Philippines, Mainland Southeast Asia Rain Will Remain Limited

Kansas City, April 16 (World Weather Inc.) – Samar Island and neighboring areas of Luzon Island and Mindanao in the Philippines received rain during the past week. Most other locations in Philippines were dry or failed to receive enough rain to counter evaporation. Moisture deficits are ongoing and there will not be significant relief from dryness through the end of April. Planting and establishment conditions will remain less than favorable to poor for a large section of the country. Mainland Southeast Asia also received limited rainfall outside northern Laos, a few pockets in Thailand and southeastern Myanmar this past week. Drier-than-normal weather will persist for most locations outside pockets in northern and central Vietnam during the coming week. The need for rain will remain high in order to support more aggressive establishment and early-season growth.

Weekly Citrus Weather for April 16, 2024

Kansas City, April 16 (World Weather Inc.) – Northern sections of Florida’s citrus region received timely rain during the past week while areas farther south received little to no rain. Citrus conditions were generally favorable due to frequent use of irrigation. The region will trend drier biased during the coming week and producers will again rely on irrigation. Brazil’s citrus areas received varying amounts of rain during the past week. Sao Paulo and southwestern Minas Gerais will trend drier than normal during the coming week, though spotty rainfall will continue during the next few days. Citrus development conditions will remain generally favorable. However, production losses are still expected this season. Many areas in eastern Mexico will see rain potentials increase during the coming week. The rain will be welcome and may marginally improve citrus conditions. Much more rain will be needed to break the drought.

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