June 21st 2024.
According to sources in Nayagarh, the delay in monsoons has caused major problems for farmers in the district. It has been reported that over 89% of farmlands have yet to be cultivated due to the slow arrival of rains. This has greatly impacted the livelihoods of farmers in the area.
The farmers have expressed their concerns about the frequent lightning and thunderstorms they have been experiencing, but unfortunately, these have not resulted in enough rain. The lack of irrigation facilities has also added to their worries, as they fear it will have a negative effect on their crops.
Many farmers have only been able to sow paddy seeds on 11% of their farmlands, and they are anxiously waiting for the monsoons to arrive. Kabuli Pradhan, a farmer from Balugaon village, stated that the recent rainfall has been inconsistent and not enough for proper paddy cultivation. Some farmers had taken the risk of sowing seeds on dry land, hoping for rain to come soon, but unfortunately, it seems like their efforts may have gone to waste.
The delay in monsoons has caused frustration among farmers, who were expecting rainfall after the 'Raja' festival. Rabindra Barad from Raipur village shared that many farmers, including himself, are losing sleep over the situation. Without proper rain, they will not be able to start cultivation.
Abhimanyu Guman Singh from Chakradharprasad village added that the delay in monsoons will result in heavy losses for farmers. They are uncertain about when they will be able to sow their seeds, as it is not possible to cultivate paddy on dry land. This sentiment was echoed by Ganeshwar Mishra from Godipada village and Gobinda Kahalsingh from Latar village, who are both worried about potential crop loss.
The chief district agriculture officer, Sanjay Kumar Dalei, confirmed the situation and assured that paddy seeds are readily available for farmers. However, farmers have pointed out that there will be no use for the seeds until the monsoons finally arrive. The delay in rains has caused major disruptions in the cultivation plans of farmers, and they can only hope for the much-needed rain to come soon.
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