"Crawfish Crisis: Louisiana Governor Declares Disaster as Prices Soar"
Extreme weather conditions in Louisiana, including drought, heat, and saltwater intrusion, have devastated the state's crawfish harvest, leading to a significant shortage and a sharp increase in prices for consumers. The crawfish industry, critical to Louisiana's economy, has been severely impacted, with the governor issuing a disaster declaration. The shortage has affected traditional events like Mardi Gras and businesses selling seafood during the Lent season, with prices for boiled crawfish rising from $3-5 per pound to $10-12 per pound.