Bihar News: The heat in Bihar has broken the record of 11 years. People are troubled by the scorching heat. Everyone is feeling as if fire is raining from the sky. The temperature is increasing gradually every day. It is as hot as afternoon even at night. Paddy cultivation has been affected due to the intense heat in the state. Only 21 percent of the target has been filled. The moisture in the fields is disappearing due to severe heat wave and strong wind. The water level is also going down. Because of this there is a problem in irrigation. One-third of the paddy crop has been scorched in Patna.
Paddy paddy on the verge of drying up in South Bihar
Along with Magadha, only three to four per cent are left in Munger division. In South Bihar, the litter dumped by the farmers is on the verge of drying up. There is also a possibility of delay in rain. This time paddy cultivation has been affected in the entire state. Because, by June 15, 30 to 35 percent litter was used. But, this time about 14 percent less litter has been inserted.
Saving paddy straw in the scorching heat is a big challenge
The rapidly changing climate has become a challenge for the farmers. Saving paddy straw in the scorching heat is a big problem for the farmers. Farmers are doing irrigation from time to time with the help of motor pump. This time the farmers have to spend a lot of money in sowing the litter. It is being speculated that the prices of rice may increase. Along with this, it can affect people’s pockets.
Published By: Sakshi Shiva