crop damage reporting

In a shocking turn of events, East Champaran recently faced a powerful thunderstorm accompanied by fierce gales, wreaking havoc across the region. Hundreds of homes suffered significant damage, while over 400 fruit trees, including mango and litchi, were uprooted. The Patahi and Fenhara blocks were hit hardest, leaving standing crops in a state of despair.

Unseasonal rain, hailstorms and heatwaves during April-May adversely impacted fruit crops across the country. From Bihar to Maharashtra, TOI visits orchards to assess the extent of damage and its economic cost

Haryana is emerging as an ozone hotspot, with 12 out of 30 monitoring stations exceeding national standards in May. Nathu Colony in Ballabhgarh recorded the seventh-highest ground-level ozone concentration in India. This secondary pollutant, formed by sunlight-driven reactions, poses a growing summer air quality challenge.

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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.