Bathinda, June 29
Even after observing its health hazards, farmers of about 12 villages of this district are still using black smelly and toxic sludge flowing in the Lisada drain to irrigate their agricultural fields.
Climate change will affect water supplies in south Asia, where high-intensity floods and droughts are expected in the future. Increasing water storage is a key adaptation strategy, and the experience of irrigation tanks illustrates both the potential and challenges of this adaptation response.
BHAWANIPATNA: It is a double whammy for farmers of Indravati irrigated pockets of Kalahandi. If delay in release of water into the canals was not enough, the administration is yet to arrange for proper marketing facilities for procurement of Dalua (summer) paddy.
GUNTUR, June 8: The World Bank has agreed to provide Rs 2,500 crore for the modernisation of Nagarjunasagar canals, the Chief Minister, Mr K. Rosaish, said on Tuesday.
Power connection to be sanctioned on priority basis
ARAVAKURICHI: Farmers in Karur district have urged the district administration to clear the irrigation and drainage channels of all wild growth and natural obstacles to ensure free flow of water.
