51.   He said the situation was likely to worsen, especially in Sungai Skudai this year because of the prolonged drought and the effects of the El Nino weather phenomenon.

52.   Heavy rains caused severe flooding, while in other areas prolonged drought caused corn crops to wilt before they could be harvested.

53.   Hit by financial and political turmoil, Indonesia has also suffered big grain shortages in many provinces due to prolonged drought.

54.   In addition, a prolonged drought is delaying planting of the main season crop in Indonesia and the second crop in the Philippines.

55.   In past years, poor farmers starving from prolonged droughts have invaded city halls and held officials hostage.

56.   In recent months the government has been importing rice to supplement harvests that have been affected by a prolonged drought.

57.   In past years, farmers suffering from prolonged droughts have invaded city halls, held officials hostage and raided supermarkets.

58.   In June, a prolonged drought forced the government to impose rationing to avoid California-style blackouts.

59.   It was even worse this year because of the prolonged drought caused by El Nio.

60.   It is just one of several areas harshly affected by a prolonged drought that also has triggered food shortages in recent weeks.