Floods in rest of Punjab, but rains elude Majha region
Amritsar: At a time when the rest of Punjab is fighting floods, the Majha region is facing a prolonged dry spell, causing concerns about the health of the paddy crop. Though the electricity supply has been comparatively satisfactory, farmers are still depending on diesel engines to pump out underground water for irrigation in the absence of rain.
Publication Date:
12/07/2010