In the Warangal district of Telangana, farmers are worrying about their damaged crops.
Constant rains nd hailstorms in the Warangal district affected standing crops in several parts, leaving farmers in tears and concerned. The light to moderate rains in the last 24 hours hit several crops, especially maize and chillies. It will be tough for the mango growers this year as the rains are likely to cause damage to the fruit.
The farmers in the Narsampet region of Warangal district who suffered huge crop loss in January last year are once again the worst affected as the hailstorm and rain wreaked havoc on standing crops. The rain damaged standing crops of maize, paddy and chilli besides harvested chilli in kallaloo (platforms) in Dornakal, Thorrur, Danthalapally and Narsimhulapeta Mandals in Mahabubabad district.
Meanwhile, Minister for Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Errabelli Dayakar Rao inspected several areas in the Palakurthi constituency where crop damage was immense. He enquired about the extent of crop loss in the last two days. Later, speaking to media persons at Matedu under Thorrur Mandal. Mr. Errabelli Dayakar Rao said, “Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao has already directed the Agriculture and Revenue departments to enumerate the extent of crop loss in the State. During my inspection, I noticed damage to chilli, maize and some vegetable crops. The farmers need not worry as the government is ready to bail them out from the crisis after the enumeration of crop loss was estimated.”
Furthermore, the K. Chandrashekar Rao led Telangana Government also assured to provide financial assistance of Rs. 3 lakh to the people whose houses collapsed due to rains.
Mr. Errabelli Dayakar Rao also directed the officials to submit the crop loss report as early as possible.
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