Govt to assess damage from unseasonal rains

AGRICULTURE MINISTER SHIVRAJ Singh Chouhan on Friday directed officials to assess damages to the standing rabi crops from recent unseasonal rains and hailstorms across several parts of the country, so that crop insurance claims can be processed at the earliest.

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Chouhan said the adverse weather had hit several states at a time when crops were ripe and ready for harvest.

“Not only did it rain, but many areas also experienced hailstorms, resulting in damage to the crops,” he said after the review meeting with officials.