Dried-up lake in Greece’s north leaves Kilkis farmers struggling

The artificial water of Arjan successful Vafiochori, bluish Greece, has dried up, leaving crops ruined and farmers profoundly acrophobic astir their livelihoods.

Water shortages person deed agriculture hard successful the Kilkis area. According to state broadcaster ERT, of 650 hectares antecedently cultivated, lone 250 stay successful production.

The deficiency of irrigation is forcing galore residents to wantonness farming. Some person turned to mill work successful the concern zone of Sindos oregon successful Kilkis, while others are moving to Greece’s 2nd metropolis Thessaloniki successful hunt of amended prospects.

The occupation stems from a crisp driblet successful the water level of the Axios River, which nary longer feeds the Arjan reservoir. Residents are present calling for state involution to unafraid irrigation.