crop damage relief

Jharkhand's disaster response is intensified following unseasonal rain and hailstorms damaging crops. Minister Irfan Ansari directed deputy commissioners to submit loss assessment reports within three days and announced a Rs 100 crore allocation for immediate relief. Further funds are earmarked for compensation and disaster preparedness, with a strong emphasis on swift and effective aid for affected farmers.

Pune experienced its first widespread thundershower in nearly 50 days, bringing much-needed relief from scorching 40°C-plus temperatures. However, the sudden downpour caused waterlogging, traffic congestion, and tree-fall incidents across the city. A lightning strike in Bhor taluka tragically claimed one life and injured three others.

A devastating storm swept through five districts of Uttar Pradesh, claiming at least 33 lives and causing widespread destruction. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered immediate relief and compensation for affected families, with district authorities tasked to expedite assistance. Surveys are underway to assess damage to crops, livestock, and homes, as rescue efforts faced disruptions due to the severe weather.

The recent onslaught of high winds, relentless rain, and hailstorms has brought despair to the farmers of Jharkhand. Their once-thriving crops, including mangoes, watermelons, and a variety of vegetables, have been decimated, leaving many in a precarious financial situation.

In March, unseasonal torrential rains and fierce hailstorms wreaked havoc on Bihar's Rabi crops, severely affecting wheat, gram, maize, and a variety of vegetables across 13 districts. The aftermath has left approximately 450,000 farmers in dire need of financial aid.

Andhra Pradesh farmers in the Krishna delta will receive irrigation water for Kharif cultivation from June 1, 2026, a fortnight earlier than last year. This proactive measure aims to allow timely cultivation and harvesting, mitigating crop damage risks from cyclones typically hitting in November. Canal maintenance is underway to ensure smooth water flow for lakhs of acres.

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