HP News: Cracks in land disrupt farming in Lahaul-Spiti, Villagers urge Administration for help

Land subsidence has led to the formation of cracks in the ground in Lindur village, located in Himachal Pradesh’s Lahaul and Spiti district. Compared to last year, the increase in cracks this year is obstructing farming activities. A year ago, a landslide had also resulted in the blockage of NH-505 in the same district. Speaking to ANI, a villager said, “Compared to last year, more cracks have been noticed in the lands. In Lindur village, so many cracks have developed. We can’t do flood irrigation. It’s a request to the administration to provide us with sprinkle pipes. We can only request to Administration to save our corps from getting burnt…”