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Farmers in Odisha are grappling with severe water shortages due to restricted releases from the Kalma Barrage in neighbouring Chhattisgarh. The decision to hold back a substantial amount of water has left Odisha's lower catchment, particularly the Mahanadi riverbed, dry, impacting the livelihoods of locals, especially those depending on agriculture.
Chhattisgarh is witnessing agricultural prosperity with ample water supply supporting its flourishing crops, while in contrast, the parts of Odisha resemble a dusty wasteland as the scorching summer intensifies the water crisis.
According to local sources, despite Kalma Barrage hav...