Farmers look on in despair as rising Yamuna destroys their crops

Delhi | Wednesday | 21st August, 2019

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In Yamuna Khadar area, close to the flood plains, women sell vegetables they grow in the now-inundated fields to earn their livelihood. "We have been growing vegetables in Yamuna Khadar area for decades. "We were informed by the authorities about the rising water level (Tuesday afternoon). They have lost their standing crops due to the rise in water level. Farmers have lost crops worth Rs 40 lakh," said Devender Kashyap, pradhan of Yamuna Khadar area..