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  1. Hydro projects in Uttarakhand are affecting the state's ecological services.
  2. The state has invested in riverine flood protection projects concerning the Sharda River in Uttarakhand.

Heavy Rain and River Warnings Damage Paddy Crops in Pilibhit District

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What happened

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Heavy rain and strong winds damaged up to 70% of paddy fields in Pilibhit district, according to farmer groups. Crops that were ripening were flattened and submerged after the heavy rain began on Friday. This situation is compounded by flood warnings along the Sharda River, as authorities plan to release 3.40 lakh cusecs of water from the upstream Banbasa barrage on Sunday.

From indiatimes.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The continuous rain has halted harvesting and damaged standing crops, which agricultural experts warn could rot and cause considerable financial loss to farmers if water is not drained quickly. The government has stated that affected farmers would receive compensation under relief schemes.

The state has invested in riverine flood protection projects concerning the Sharda River in Uttarakhand, and hydro projects in Uttarakhand are affecting the state's ecological services.

From indiatimes.com

Who's involved

  • PilibhitDistrict where heavy rain and river flooding have damaged paddy fields.
  • Sharda RiverRiver along which flood warnings are issued, impacting Pilibhit district.
  • Uttar PradeshState where Pilibhit district is located and must manage compensation schemes.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Uttar PradeshSpeculative

    The state of Uttar Pradesh might incur increased costs to allocate relief funds and manage compensation schemes for crop losses.

  • National Disaster Response ForceSpeculative

    The National Disaster Response Force could see increased operational costs due to the severe flood and crop damage in Pilibhit.

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Within Hydro projects in Uttarakhand are affecting the state's ecological services.

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