Farmers in Sanakhemundi in Ganjam district continue to reel under the aftermath of Cyclone Montha, as continuous rain has worsened the plight of farmers. The continuous drizzle, persisting since the cyclone’s formation, has left fields waterlogged and farmlands submerged, worsening the situation for already distressed cultivators.

Continuous rainfall in the area has left rivers and canals overflowing, along with waterlogging in agricultural fields, resulting in drainage blockage. At the same time, the release of floodwater from nearby dams has further inundated farmlands.

Paddy fields and vegetable crops have been submerged, leaving vast stretches of cultivable land underwater. Farmers living along the banks of the Sanakhemundi river are facing severe distress as their crops remain subme

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