With the southwest monsoon remaining weak and the district recording a 35 per cent rainfall deficit, Mandya Deputy Commissioner Kumar on Wednesday directed Agriculture Department officials to step up awareness among farmers on cultivating alternate crops to minimise losses and prepare a comprehensive contingency crop plan within a week.

Mysuru advises farmers on drought-resistant crops amid poor monsoon prospects, emphasizing water conservation and enhanced drinking water preparedness.

With the southwest monsoon remaining weak and the district recording a 35 per cent rainfall deficit, Mandya Deputy Commissioner Kumar on Wednesday directed Agriculture Department…