Ghaggar recedes

Our Correspondent

Kaithal, July 19

A day after water level in the Ghaggar river touched 24 ft (a ft more than the danger mark), it receded on Friday to 22 ft as farmers heaved a sigh of relief. Their crops have been submerged owing to overflowing Ghaggar.

Deputy Commissioner Dr Priyanka Soni said the flooded Ghaggar had affected crops spread over 3,000 acres. “The loss will be ascertained once the water level recedes,” she said.

RS Mittal, Superintending Engineer, Irrigation, said: “On Friday, a small “bandh” adjoining Urlana village breached but it was plugged before it could cause any damage.”

The DC asked villagers to call up helpline numbers 01743-221555, 01746-234528, 9215213085 and 01746-234358.