Paddies face harvest failure

MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Paddy fields in Sidrap regency covering an area of 1,000 hectares will not see a harvest anytime soon because of recent floods, Antara reported on Tuesday.

Sidrap deputy regent Ridwan said floods are also threatening 1,000 hectares of hybrid corn crops in the area.

Floods following heavy rain since Friday, however, have not affected other property. (04)