Insufficient rainfall in Bajali worries farmers

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PATHSALA: The Shravan month of the Hindu calendar is coming to an end and during this period of the year, farmers, especially in Assam, usually remain busy in agricultural activities. However, insufficient rain has hit the farmers hard, amid the COVID-19 crisis.

Farmers in many paddy-growing areas are facing hardships due to insufficient rainfall in Bajali district. They have collected water from the nearest river to paddy fields through machine. A woman said, "The amount of rainfall we expected is yet to occur this year. Therefore, we are facing problems in sowing."

Another farmer said, "As cultivation is the only way to earn our livelihood, we are worried about the outcome this year. While there is no rain at all, the heat wave continues to prevail. There may be drought in our district this year."

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