Haveri Farmers Protest Dry Lakes Despite Ongoing Monsoon

Farmers in Haveri are worried because many lakes are still nearly dry during the monsoon.

They say their village lake has not received water from nearby lift irrigation channels.

The farmers held a protest and asked officials to release water quickly.

They also say the district has had less rain than usual in some places.

Dry lakes can make it harder to grow crops during the kharif season.

Lakes also help refill underground water used by borewells.

The farmers say irrigation officials have not responded properly to their requests.

They want the government to inspect the channels and send water to suitable lakes before the monsoon ends.