Deogarh: The Deogarh district is experiencing a rainfall shortage this monsoon, raising concerns among farmers about the potential for reduced crop yields.
In Deogarh, farmers rely heavily on monsoon rains for the kharif season’s cultivation. While farming activities accelerated at the end of May due to excess rain, the months of June and July brought less than average rainfall, disrupting the farming cycle.
The district received 137.2 mm of rainfall in May, surpassing the usual average of 49 mm. However, it fell short in June, with 166.1 mm compared to the expected 202.7 mm, and in July, only 184.7 mm has been recorded, against the typical 350.9 mm. This decrease in rainfall is causing anxiety for the farmers.
For the current season, there are plans to cultivate paddy on 32,150 hectares. So far, sowing has occurred on 17,005 hectares, with transplantation in progress on 1,378 hectares. Additionally, seedlings are being readied on 727 hectares, and the rest of the land is either being ploughed or left uncultivated. Currently, more than 15 per cent of the land remains fallow.
