Contaminated crops enter south
Activists have circulated video clips on social media documenting farmers in Yarem District, Ibb Governorate, directly using wastewater for irrigating their crops, posing a threat to health and the environment. These incidents come amidst calls for authorities to open an investigation to verify the source of the water and whether it has been treated before use, especially since such water can transfer pollutants and diseases to the soil and crops, with potential long-term impacts on underground water sources. The use of untreated wastewater raises significant concerns about the safety of agricultural products that may reach southern markets, alongside questions about regulatory oversight and the existence of official permits for these practices.
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