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Weather change fuels agrarian crisis

KOCHI: A study by the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation on the agrarian crisis in Idukki has dwelt upon the changing rainfall pattern and weather in the district. The changes have an impact on the important crops cultivated there, according to the study.

Weather data for over three decades were accessed from Kannan Devan Plantations in Munnar, Cardamom Research Station, Pampadumpara, Indian Cardamom Research Institute, Mayiladumpara, Kerala State Electricity Board, Idukki, and State Agricultural Farm, Arikkuzha.

The data revealed steep downward trend in the total rainfall. The declining rainfall, particularly during the south-west monsoon, and the increasing temperature are bound to have very serious impact on agriculture and its sustainability in the district. It is already being manifested in the declining water table, increasing shortage of water during summer and frequent incidence of drought like situations.

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