Heavy rains flood paddy crops in Thanjavur villages as farmers seek aid

Heavy rains have submerged paddy crops in several villages near Thanjavur, affecting farmers who were about to harvest. Villages like R. Suthipattu and Arasapattu report extensive crop damage due to waterlogging. Farmers blame inadequate desilting of the Shenbagapuram canal for the flooding. Over 1,000 acres of young paddy are also underwater, with farmers facing significant financial losses. The Agriculture Department is inspecting the damage, while farmers are calling for urgent canal maintenance and government compensation for their losses.