Kreeri, 07 July (HT) -Residents of the Kreeri area in North Kashmir's Baramulla district protested against the Irrigation Department, accusing it of failing to supply water to their agricultural lands during the crucial farming season.
Local farmers expressed serious concerns about the drying conditions of their land, stating that the unavailability of irrigation water has severely affected their ability to cultivate crops. "Our fields are parched due to the lack of water. The irrigation system has collapsed, and no official has addressed the issue despite our repeated appeals," stated one of the protesting farmers.
The villagers appealed to the Deputy Commissioner of Baramulla and the Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) of irrigation and flood control to take immediate action. They urged the authorities to activate the Irrigation Department in Kreeri and ensure the restoration of the water supply so that agricultural activities can resume without further losses.
The residents emphasised that agriculture is their primary source of livelihood, and continued neglect of irrigation infrastructure could lead to economic distress for the entire region.
In a statement to Headlines Today, Zildar Canals mentioned that water will be restored in the Babul Canal by this afternoon.
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