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Farmers in despair over excess water in paddy fields, seek support from relevant authorities
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, November 02 2023:
The farmers of paddy fields of Khangabok in Thoubal district are in a state of despair since they may not be able to harvest paddy due to flooding of their paddy fields.
A large area of paddy fields of Bihu Loukol, Sallam Loukol, Keipha Loukol, Umarou Loukol etc in Khangabok are flooded with water from Thambal Angangbi Canal which runs through the middle of these paddy fields making it unfavourable for harvesting.
The farmers who are in a distressing situation have been trying every possible means to drain the excess water from these fields by cleaning the Thambal Angangbi Canal.
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In view of the above, the farmers sought the attention of the Government and the relevant authorities to help them amid this concerning situation.
Taking part in the cleaning of the canal along with the support from the local bodies members of Khangabok, Loumi Lup president, Khundrakpam Momon highlighted that flooding of the paddy fields is posing hindrance to start the process of paddy harvest.
Stating that the farmers are facing immense difficulties to clean the canal so as to drain the excess water, Momon urged the local MLAs and relevant authorities to come up with long term measures to solve the problem in the larger interest of the affected farmers.
A farmer, Moirangthem Zilla also voiced the same appeal to authorities concerned to take up welfare measures for the farmers in the long run and to keep the canal in a proper condition taking into consideration the plights of the farmers.
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