Severe floods threaten global rice yields, study finds
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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 17-Nov-2025 10:11 ET (17-Nov-2025 15:11 GMT/UTC)
New research finds damage to rice crops has accelerated in recent decades due to rainstorms that increasingly submerge young plants for a week or more. Adoption of flood-resistant rice varieties in vulnerable regions could help avert future losses.
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