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Agriculture
Jaisalmer Farmers Alarmed as Monsoon Shortfall Threatens Kharif Crops
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 14 Jul 2026, 04:18 PM
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In Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, farmers are worried that a significant monsoon deficit could wipe out their Kharif crops.
The monsoon has failed to deliver the expected rainfall in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, creating a severe water shortage for the Kharif sowing season.
Farmers report that the deficit has already affected early sowing, with many fields remaining dry and seedlings under stress.
Local agricultural officials are monitoring the situation closely and advising farmers to adopt water‑saving techniques, but many fear that crop yields could be significantly reduced.
Farmers report that the deficit has already affected early sowing, with many fields remaining dry and seedlings under stress.
Local agricultural officials are monitoring the situation closely and advising farmers to adopt water‑saving techniques, but many fear that crop yields could be significantly reduced.