Cauvery basin farmers abandon or delay sowing amid water crisis

MYSURUDeficient rainfall and depleting water levels in reservoirs across the Cauvery basin have pushed farmers into distress, with agricultural activities coming to a halt in many areas amid drought-like conditions prevailing since last month. Hope is fading among farmers as the monsoon remains elusive, casting doubt on the revival of farm operations in the days ahead.If, like last year, the region had received good rainfall and the reservoirs had sufficient storage, farmers would have transplanted paddy seedlings and sowing operations would have been in full swing by now.

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