Drought during winter is a cause for concern

The arrival of winter this Thursday increases attention and concerns about the drought and its consequences. The longest and coldest season of the year, it is also traditionally the driest. But in 2018, this condition is exacerbated by the lack of rain in the region. From January to May, it rained only 50% of the expected volume. The index is expressive and “worrying”, according to the meteorologist and researcher at Cepagri da Unicamp, Ana Ávila.