ETV Bharat / opinion

Punjab's Fields Under Water, India's Food Security At Risk

Heavy rains and dam overflows have wiped out 20-25% of Punjab's paddy, threatening export earnings and domestic rice supply.

With over 4 lakh acres of damaged crops, countless cattle missing, and the fate of paddy, sugarcane, cotton and other crops uncertain, agriculture in Punjab is deeply disturbed. The prime minister has announced a Rs 1600 crore relief package for the state and has even been on an aerial tour of the state to assess the damage. 52 people have lost their lives due to the flood so far. But apart from the suffering of farmers and Punjabi folk, we have to now understand how this will affect our nation agriculturally?

Firstly, we must assess the situation on the ground. 4 lakhs acres

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