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Drought reduces fish supply and raises prices in Wewak markets

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 24
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What happened

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A six-month drought in East Sepik has reduced fish numbers in tributaries near lakes Angoram, Ambunti, and Chambri. This reduction, caused by extreme heat killing fingerlings and stopping reproduction, affects the main fish suppliers for markets in Wewak and Maprik. As tributaries dried up, the cost of transporting fish increased from K80 to K300 both ways. Consequently, prices for single purchases rose sharply, from K2 to K20, K5 to K50, and K10 to K100.

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Why it matters

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The severe reduction in fish supply and the resulting price inflation directly impact the trade economy of Wewak. The crisis requires increased intervention and relief assistance. Furthermore, local issues in Wewak are increasing political pressure for government action.

Local issues in Wewak are currently pressuring political leaders to take action.

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Who's involved

  • WewakProvincial capital where market trade is affected by the supply shortage.
  • Allan BirdPolitician involved in addressing the crisis in East Sepik province.
  • Jason PeterPolitician facing pressure due to local issues in Wewak.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

These are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.

  • WewakSpeculative

    Could see market prices increase and supply decrease, impacting its trade economy.

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The entities involved

  • Wewak

    provincial capital of East Sepik, Papua New Guinea

    Nothing else this week.

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