Mawath Failure, Falling Water Levels Devastate Alwar Farmers; Rabi Crops Rely on Costly Tankers

• Lack of 'Mawath' (winter rain) and falling groundwater levels severely impact Rabi crops (mustard, wheat) in Khairthal-Tijara district, Alwar.
• Farmers are forced to rent expensive water tankers for irrigation, costing around Rs 6000 per bigha for a single irrigation.
• Tube wells are drying up, and new borewells (costing Rs 4-5 lakh) are also failing within months, making irrigation extremely difficult.
• Crops are stunted and yellowing due to insufficient moisture, leading to fears of significant financial losses for farmers.
• Farmers demand a permanent canal system and warn of protests if a concrete solution to the irrigation crisis is not found.

Why It Matters: Alwar farmers face ruin from failed winter rains and water scarcity, forced to use costly tankers.