Jammu, Dec. 20 -- A prolonged dry spell in the Jammu region has triggered widespread distress among farmers, who fear severe damage to their Rabi crops as the area continues to face drought-like conditions.
Traditionally, the plains of Jammu receive intermittent rainfall during the first week of December, which is crucial for the germination and healthy growth of Rabi crops, including wheat, mustard, and pulses. However, this year the dry spell has unusually extended till the last week of December, leaving fields parched and farmers anxious.
According to local cultivators, the region has not received any significant rainfall from the first week of September till December 20, disrupting the sowing cycle and moisture levels in agricultural ...