Farmers have voiced concern over persistent water shortage in some areas of Sindh especially tail end regions due to mismanagement in storing of the commodity. In a meeting at Sindh Abadgar Board (SAB) on Tuesday, growers from different districts highlighted problems pertaining to water supply in their respective areas despite the fact that surplus water is available in the system. “The season of sowing of rice has already passed and if water is not provided to the deficient areas, paddy cultivation will be severely affected,” he said. Similarly, orchards of mangoes, bananas and other fruits are also impacted because they require persistent supply of water. “Now, there is no water available for sugarcane, which is a water intensive crop,” he said.

Source: The Express Tribune August 11, 2021 02:48 UTC