In Himachal Pradesh, with the state reeling under the cold wave, the continuous dry winters are concerning farmers.After waiting for almost two months, most of the farmers have resorted to dry sowing. The state has recorded 86 per cent deficient precipitation in the post-monsoon period this time.AIR correspondent reports that after waiting for rain for almost two months, most farmers have resorted to dry sowing.And If there is no rain, there will be no germination as the soil has gone bone dry. The crop sown during October to take advantage of the monsoon moisture has started withering due to lack of rain. If it rains over the next one week, as predicted, there is every chance of a good recovery but if the dry spell prolongs beyond January 15, the farmers will be in trouble.The situation is not as alarming for apple growers as the temperature has been low and the requirement of minimum chilling hours is likely to be met.However, if the snow is delayed beyond January 25, there will be an impact on the health of plants as lack of adequate moisture will affect the intake of nutrients. All districts have experienced deficient precipitation and even the tribal areas which are normally under a thick white sheet of snow are virtually barren so far.