Monsoon revival in M'wada gives new life to kharif crops
Notable showers were recorded in Parbhani (34mm), Beed and Jalna (27mm each) and Hingoli (14mm).
The revival of monsoon in parts of Marathwada has given a new lease of life to kharif crops, as poor rainfall conditions caused stress among crops in many areas, adversely affecting growth and productivity.
The July rainfall tally for Marathwada, comprising eight districts, increased to 57 mm, with the region still showing a 44% rainfall deficit.
Since June 1, Marathwada reported an average of 163 mm showers, with a monsoon deficiency of 31%, according to official data.
Notably, the poor run of monsoon in many parts of Marathwada delayed sowing processes in some pockets of the region. While farmers are yet to start sowing on 17% of the target area in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar agricultural division, in Latur division no sowing was reported on 14% of the target cultivation area for kharif crops.
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Activist Jayaji Suryawanshi said many Marathwada farmers who began sowing are forced to irrigate crops on their own due to the lack of desired rainfall.
"Such scenes in the peak of monsoon are definitely worrisome. There have been cases where farmers are contemplating re-sowing. Strong revival of monsoon is necessary for the survival of the kharif season," he said.
As per IMD's forecast, many parts of Marathwada are likely to experience light to moderate rainfall at isolated places, with chances of a strong revival of monsoon.
Irrigation department began releasing water from both canal systems of Jayakwadi dam to benefit kharif crops in command areas from Wednesday. By Thursday evening both canals were releasing water at the speed of 200cusecs.
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