Extreme rains halt the harvest in Santa Fe: over 200 mm paralyze the countryside

Heavy rainfall in the north-central region of Santa Fe has completely halted agricultural tasks and complicates the collection of soybeans, corn, and cotton. A new weather front hit the north-central region of Santa Fe and caused a complete stop in agricultural activities. According to the latest report from the agricultural estimation system released by the Santa Fe Stock Exchange, the intense and persistent rains recorded between April 1st and April 7th left accumulations that, in some cases, exceeded 200 millimeters. The impact was immediate: paralyzed harvests, inability to enter the plots, and high humidity levels that complicated both the crops and the technical work. The rainfall was unevenly distributed in the region. The highest records—over 200 mm—were in departments such as San Justo, San Javier, and San Martín. Meanwhile, in areas like General Obligado, Castellanos, and Las Colonias, the accumulations ranged between 170 and 200 mm, while in the northern province the ...