The abrupt shift in weather followed an unusually warm spell, with daytime temperatures reaching up to 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit) in many provinces earlier in the month. However, within just a few days this week, conditions reversed sharply, with average temperatures dropping to around 5 degrees Celsius (41 degrees Fahrenheit), and in some regions, falling well below freezing.
The frost has primarily affected fruit trees, vineyards, and early vegetable fields, particularly in central and eastern provinces, where the cold was most intense. While many farmers have rushed to take precautionary measures, such as burning straw, using wind machines, or covering plants, these efforts have not been enough to prevent extensive losses in many areas.
