Dharamshala, Dec. 29 -- With the rabi crop season underway, farmers are growing increasingly concerned as Himachal is yet to experience any significant rainfall, which they fear may impact produce, especially wheat.

The sowing season for rabi crops begins in mid-October. While sowing of wheat has taken place at most places, farmers find themselves in a precarious situation due to the ongoing dry spell across the state. Moreover, many farmers have not carried out sowing owing to continuous dry weather.

The hill state is currently grappling with a severe prolonged dry spell, recording a staggering 99% rainfall deficit so far this December. Most districts have reported a 100% deficit, with the exception of Lahaul-Spiti, which recorded a 98...