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Farmers Outraged Over Crop Watering Ban in Heatwave

Restrictions threaten viability of fields amid record temperatures

13 July 2025 · 02:32 UTC

Farmers across the region have expressed fury after authorities imposed bans on watering crops during the current heatwave, warning the measures could devastate their livelihoods as plants wilt under record-breaking temperatures.

Agricultural leaders are urging an urgent review, highlighting that without adequate irrigation, staple crops are at risk of failing and food supplies may be threatened.