Water shortage would have no adverse effect on the current cotton and sugarcane crops as these have already matured, said ginners and sugarcane farmers.
While the reports of 60 percent shortage of water have created serious concerns among the growers in Sindh, they were found satisfied with the present cotton and sugarcane crops.
"There is no need of water as cotton has fully matured," said a farmer from Tando Adam. He said that arrivals of cotton are in full swing and a record production of 2.5 million bales is expected in the province.
Farmers said that sugarcane crop has also matured and no more water is required for it. They also expect that sugarcane crop would be much better than last year.
However, the new season would face serious shortage of water both in Sindh and Punjab. Cotton sowing season in Sindh would start from March to April, which would require ample water.
"Water shortage would create serious challenges next year, but this year no change is expected because of water shortage," said a ginner.
Most of the farmers rejected that short supply of water in some parts of Punjab could hurt the cotton crop. They argued that crop has already matured.