Heavy rain affects 1,882 hectares of farmland, crop loss at Rs 67.44 crore | Thiruvananthapuram News
Thiruvananthapuram: Agriculture minister T Siddique has said intense rain and flooding have damaged crops across 1,882 hectares, causing losses to the tune of Rs 67.44 crore.According to the preliminary assessment of crop-wise first information reports from the districts, 23,537 farmers are affected by the disaster. “Paddy and banana crops account for more than 80% of…