In more trouble for farmers, flattened wheat crop has started turning black at some places in Punjab. Farmers fear it may be a fungus attack. Agriculture officials are visiting affected fields while farmers have demanded quick release of financial aid for the loss caused by the recent rain and hailstorm.

“First the roots turned black due to waterlogging and now plants have also started turning black. Green fungus is also there as we failed to remove rainwater,” said Megh Singh, a farmer from Mangwal village.