Rains lashing several parts of Punjab are likely to cause damage to crops especially basmati paddy at various places in the state, officials said on Sunday. Paddy harvesting is also likely to be delayed because of rains, they further said. Rains lashed several parts of Punjab and Haryana on Sunday leading to a dip in the day temperature.... He also promised all help to the affected farmers. Rains also brought misery for farmers who brought harvested paddy to grain markets for procurement by gov