Those who lost their homes in the heavy monsoons of Karnataka last year are between a rock and a hard place, literally between the ruins of their houses. By Riya Sharma The heavy rainfalls of August 2019 left Mallavar Bassva Yeti in dire straits overnight when she lost a significant part of her house to […]
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Cotton farming in the villages in Sirwar has taken a hit due to irregular and unpredictable rainfall. The yield has reduced drastically. Farmers growing this crop are facing heavy losses. They are forced to live in poor conditions or migrate to the town for better job opportunities. April 5, 2020 Flanked by swathes of cotton […]
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Karnataka is expected to receive scattered rainfall for next 4-5 days. By Anushka Sharma Benagluru: After the Meteorological Department predicted unseasonal rainfall in the state, grape farmers are worried for their produce. During the season of harvest, the Horticulture Department said, that the crops are heavily affected because of rainfall. In 2013 the farmers had […]
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