Southeast Asian heatwave is killing Thailand’s lucrative durian industry

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A vicious heatwave engulfing Southeast Asia has hit farms across the region especially hard. 
Droughts have drastically reduced crop yields, including in durian farms. The pungent fruit is one of Thailand’s most lucrative exports. But the recent poor harvests brought on by warming temperatures have been creating panic among growers and sellers.