Rain brings tears to Kovilpatti farmers
The Hindu
Millet crops on 600 acres submerged
An average rainfall of 30 mm reported in and around Kovilpatti on Monday has led to submerging of various millet crops on 600 acres at Ayanvadamalapuram near here.
“With water stagnating for a height of more than one foot, it is nigh impossible to save the crop,” said A. Varadarajan, president of Karisal Bhoomi Farmers’ Association.

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