Frost Damages Crops in Gembogl; Farmers Fear Drought Repeat
Communities in the Mitnande LLG of Kundiawa Gembogl District in Simbu are urging the district disaster office to act now after frost damaged crops in Gembogl village, while other areas face water shortages due to prolonged dry weather. Frost covered farmland in villages located right under the foot of Mt. Wilhelm on Monday and Tuesday nights (15th & 16th June 2026). The farmers are worried about crop damage and their next harvest. To access this post, you must purchase Web ,
Communities in the Mitnande LLG of Kundiawa Gembogl District, Simbu, are urging the district disaster office to take action following frost damage to crops in Gembogl village. Simultaneously, other areas are experiencing water shortages due to prolonged dry weather. Frost covered farmland in villages near Mt. Wilhelm on Monday and Tuesday nights (June 15th and 16th, 2026). Farmers are expressing significant concern about crop losses and the impact on their upcoming harvest. The situation raises fears of a repeat of the severe drought experienced in 1997. The Post Courier reported on the agricultural impact.
This highlights the vulnerability of agricultural communities to climate-related events like frost and drought, with potential consequences for food security and livelihoods.
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