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State Government Prioritizes Drinking Water Over Kharif Crop Irrigation

The state government has announced that the available water storage will be reserved solely for drinking purposes, halting the release of water for kharif crop irrigation.

Editorial Staff — 2026-07-02 — 1 MIN READ
State Government Prioritizes Drinking Water Over Kharif Crop Irrigation

In a recent decision, the state government has declared that water storage will not be released for kharif crop irrigation at this time.

Officials stated that the available water resources will be exclusively allocated for drinking purposes.

This move raises concerns among farmers who rely on irrigation for their crops, especially during the crucial kharif season.