The Centre had taken note of the heavy rains projected in some parts of
the country by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in August and
September and the States concerned have been sensitised.
“The IMD has not projected floods in August and September. It has
projected little more than normal rain. We hope it will be localised in
nature. But we are fully aware of it (the situation). Most of the
governments (States) where it is expected have been fully sensitised,”
said Agriculture Secretary SK Pattanayak on Monday, replying to
questions on whether the government was prepared to handle more floods.
Seven people have already died in the Assam floods, while many in
Arunachal Pradesh have been rendered homeless. Excess rainfalls have
been wreaking havoc in West Bengal, North Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and
Rajasthan.
Kharif sowing going well
The Secretary said sowing of crops in the ongoing kharif season was progressing well, with more than 60 per cent of the sowing already achieved. “This year, kharif sowing so far is more than what was achieved last year,” he said.
The Secretary said sowing of crops in the ongoing kharif season was progressing well, with more than 60 per cent of the sowing already achieved. “This year, kharif sowing so far is more than what was achieved last year,” he said.
Latest government data shows that kharif crops, such as rice, pulses,
coarse grains, jute, oilseeds, sugarcane and cotton have been planted on
69.3 million hectares so far, 3.3 per cent more than the 67.1 million
hectares sown in the same period last year.
Source : Business Line
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