Karnal, Dec. 17 -- Haryana agriculture and farmers' welfare minister Shyam Singh Rana on Tuesday visited Paplotha village in Ambala district and assured support to farmers and to address their concerns over waterlogging caused by the overflowing Begna river, a tributary of the Markanda river known for seasonal flooding in the region.

During the visit, the minister interacted with the villagers and farmers, who apprised him about crop damage in several acres in Paplotha and nearby villages. They highlighted that floodwaters frequently enter residential areas and fields annually, exacerbating losses.

A key grievance was the lack of regular cleaning of the Begna river over the past couple of years, leading to silt buildup and reduced flow ...