Srinagar, March 17 -- Taking cognizance of increasing complaints from the farmers about their agricultural lands being submerged due to rising water levels in the Hokersar Wetland, Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, today convened a high level meeting to assess and address the issue. The meeting was attended by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Chief Engineer Irrigation and Flood Control and the Wildlife Warden Wetlands, Kashmir. Various farmers from several areas, including Soibugh, Gotapora, Daharmuna, Hajibagh, Hakermulla, and Syed Pora Budgam, have been facing severe losses as their cultivable land remains inundated for long periods. With waterlogging preventing timely sowing of crops, the farmers are struggling to sustai...
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