About 46 thousand hectares, representing 30% of the acreage of spring crops, according to preliminary data, subject to deduction due to the drought in the TRANS-Baikal region.

"Previously subject to deduction of about 46 thousand hectares or 30% of the acreage of spring crops. In parts of the group that are engaged in the inspection of crops. In 12 districts of the region declared an emergency in three regions - preparing the documents", — said Yakimov.

According to the acting Minister of agriculture and food of the region, at the end of June - first half of July, the day temperature in parts of Transbaikalia was reached 35-40 degrees, and on the soil surface increased to 60-65 degrees. The heat was accompanied by minimal rainfall that resulted in partial loss of crops in the fields, as well as to slower growth of plants. The most difficult situation has developed in Ononsky and Akshinskoe areas.

Transbaikalia for the second year in a row suffers from summer drought. In 2015, the authorities of the region received 363 million rubles from Federal budget for compensation of damage to local farmers.