Haryana: Rains Destroy Paddy and Cotton, Affecting 3.4 Lakh Acres of Crops in Hisar
Heavy rains accompanied by strong winds between October 5th and 8th have wreaked havoc on Kharif crops in Hisar district, causing significant damage to paddy and cotton fields.
The situation is equally dire for cotton growers. The cotton crop, already severely affected by heavy rains in early September, has suffered further damage. According to reports, the recent rains have affected 185,705 acres of cotton fields, with losses ranging from 26 to 100 percent.
According to reports, in total, approximately 342,722 acres of crops in the district have suffered damage ranging from 26 to 100 percent.
Officials stated that losses caused by flooding of paddy fields are not covered under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), meaning farmers will not receive insurance claims for such losses.
Officials said, "Affected farmers can upload details of their paddy losses on the state government's e-compensation portal to receive compensation."
Cotton damage details indicate that 46,650 acres suffered 76-100 percent damage, 78,440 acres 51-75 percent damage, and 60,615 acres 26-50 percent damage. Another 17,948 acres suffered less than 25 percent damage.
Officials said there is no provision for compensation for crop losses less than 25 percent. Damage to mung beans and millet is yet to be assessed.
Deputy Director of Agriculture, Dr. Rajbir Singh, said, "These are provisional estimates of the impact of the rains." He added, "The Revenue Department will conduct a survey to assess the exact damage."
