
₹13.55-cr. loss to farm sector in Kottayam
The Hindu
Floodwater starts to recede from low-lying parts
Incessant rain and heavy winds that lashed the district over the past three days have caused losses to the tune of ₹13.55 crore to farm sector in the district. As per the estimates of the Department of Agriculture, crops in about 4,019.21 hectares of land were damaged. The damaged crops include paddy, rubber, coco, plantains, tapioca and so on. Among the block panchayats in the district, Pallam reported the highest losses where crops in about 768 hectares of land worth ₹4.34 crore were damaged. Kaduthuruthy, where crops in over 558 hectares of land were lost, followed closely.More Related News