Unusual rains affect northern Jordan Valley harming date season
Parts of the northern Jordan Valley in Jordan and Palestine experienced unusual rainfall during August. These rains come at a sensitive time in the date palm season, as the fruits are in advanced stages of ripening and approaching harvest time. Rain at this stage may cause cracking or damage to the fruits, as well as increase the risk of fungal growth—especially if humidity persists for long periods or if there are repeated showers. However, the impact of the rain depends on factors such as the amount of precipitation, how long the fruits remain wet, their stage of ripeness, and subsequent weather conditions. Usually, small amounts of rain do not cause significant damage to the crop.
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