Ministry of agriculture urges farmers to take action to protect against strong winds
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The Armenian Ministry of Agriculture urged the farmers today to be vigilant because of predicted strong winds. According to Armenia’s Hydrometeorological Service, the country is expected to be hit by strong winds from March 24 noon until March 25 noon. br / br /
YEREVAN, March 23. /ARKA/. The Armenian Ministry of Agriculture urged the farmers today to be vigilant because of predicted strong winds. According to Armenia’s Hydrometeorological Service, the country is expected to be hit by strong winds from March 24 noon until March 25 noon.nbsp;br
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Chief weatherman Gagik Surenyan said the speed of the winds may cause some damages to agriculture, particularly, to greenhouses.br
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According to the weatherman, wind gusts in Shirak, Lori, Tavush, Gegharkunik, Syunik provinces and in Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) may reach 30-35 meters per second. In Kotayk, Armavir, Aragatsotn, Ararat, Vayots Dzor provinces and in the capital nbsp;Yerevan - 20-25 meters per second.nbsp;br
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In order to minimize possible damage, the Ministry of Agriculture calls on farmers to nbsp;keep the greenhouses in the center of their attention, in particular, to strengthen their metal coatings, as well as tightly cover the windows, the ministry said. -0-br
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