The rise in the water level of the Ghaggar after fresh rains has caused anxiety among area farmers. Three days ago, the water level had gone down and farmers had heaved a sigh of relief.
“We have suffered repeated losses as successive governments have failed to find a proper solution to the problem. During the monsoon every year, we face floods and our crop is destroyed,” said Gagan Sharma, a farmer from Moonak.
“We have suffered repeated losses as successive governments have failed to find a proper solution to the problem. During the monsoon every year, we face floods and our crop is destroyed,” said Gagan Sharma, a farmer from Moonak.
Gurtej Singh, another farmer, feared it could cause floods in the area in case the water level continued to rise.
“Though we are maintaining night vigil, it is not the solution. At many places, the embankments are so weak they cannot even withstand the flow of water. We have heard the government is spending crores on the rivulet, but we haven’t seen any proper repair or cleaning being done before the rainy season,” he rued.
Chetan Gupta, SDO, drainage department, said, “The water level in the Ghaggar has again reached 742 feet. It is a danger point. Last evening it was 734 feet. We are taking all measures, including strengthening of the embankments and cleaning of the rivulet.”
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