The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Hassan DC urges farmers to avoid water-intensive crops amid drought risks
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The Hindu Bureau
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Hassan Deputy Commissioner K.S. Latha Kumari has urged farmers to avoid water-intensive crops like paddy and sugarcane due to low reservoir levels and drought risks. The district is prioritizing water storage for drinking purposes amid projections of reduced rainfall caused by the El Niño effect.
Hassan Deputy Commissioner K.S. Latha Kumari has appealed to farmers in the district not to cultivate water-intensive crops such as paddy and sugarcane this year, as water from reservoirs cannot be released for agricultural purposes.
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