Cold wave damages crop in Uttar Pradesh, worries farmers

Lucknow, Jan 12: The agricultural belt around Lucknow has been badly affected by the cold wave sweeping across the state.

Farmers said they feared heavy losses due to the cold weather that has damaged standing crops, and expressed worries about paying off their debts.
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Farmers in other parts of the country also fretted over crop damage due to winters.

About 600 million people of India's billion-plus population rely on agriculture for their livelihood.