Farmers Movement Archive

Rain brings delight for residents, farmers

Amritsar, July 9 The downpour in the area on Thursday morning brought substantial decrease in temperature much to the delight of local residents. As the residents were troubled by the scorching heat for the last many days, a comparatively less hot day was much welcomed change. The residents complained that the high temperature from the last few days had made life uneasy as they could not step out from their homes due to heat. “Even during the later evening hours, the heat made it difficult for people to go out. Comparatively it was a comfortable day too as sun played hide and seek,” said shopkeeper Sukhmeet Bhasin. The Meteorology Department has predicted more rains in the state during the next few days, the residents are hopeful of a comfortable weather. “One cannot stay indoors all day and night. Already due to Covid-19, the movements have been restricted and with the heat wave we are not being able to get fresh air,” said Vandana Sharma, a homemaker. The agrarian sector is happy with this twice a week rainfall. “We need to depend less on tube wells for irrigation even if rains substantially once in a week. With two rains, we are delighted,” said farmer Naginder Singh. He added that with the ground water table going down, more rains are required so that farmers do not have to use tube wells and rains can recharge the water table. As the day time temperature hovers around 40 degree Celsius during day time, it is difficult for people to manage without air conditioners. With increased electricity consumption, the city is already facing the problem of unscheduled power cuts in many areas. However, with it raining today, lesser power cuts were witnessed.

The Tribune

2020-07-10