A puddle created by the spillover from a borewell is the only source of free water for the residents of Nagakuri village in the Cauvery delta of Tamil Nadu
I doubt if there would be enough drinking water left for humans, let alone animals. We might have to sell our cattle so that we can but driniking water. - R Vijayamala, Farmer, Kalaperambur village, Tamil Nadu
Of late, farmers in the Cauvery delta have been growing black gram along with paddy to reduce their dependence on water. But this year even the hardy black gram has failed to deliver
My wife committed suicide nine months ago after 500 lime trees on my farm dried up. I also attempted suicide but was saved by my neighbours. - Srinivasulu Naidu, Farmer, Pedda Mallepalli village, Andhra Pradesh