Farmlands submerged by overflowing Yamuna

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Press Trust of India Muzaffarnagar
Last Updated : Aug 16 2016 | 1:22 PM IST
The swollen Yamuna River today damaged an embankment near Kelra village in Shamli district, submerging huge tracts of farmland.
According to a revenue official,Yamuna River has submerged the land of several farmers and erosion continues along Kelra village.
Officials have started construction of stone walls to prevent further erosion.
The farmers have demanded compensation from the state government.

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First Published: Aug 16 2016 | 1:22 PM IST

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