India: Hailstorm destroys 70% of fruit harvest in Srinagar; farmers demand loan waiver
Fruits
India
Published May 10, 2022
Tridge summary
"The hailstorm lasted nearly an hour in Fakeer Gujri, Dhara, and Harwan, destroying various crops including Cherry, Walnut, Apple, Mustard Oil, Vegetables, and Pulses," Director General Horticulture, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat told Greater Kashmir.
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Fruit trees on the outskirts of Srinagar were severely damaged by the hailstorm that pounded portions of Kashmir on Friday. According to a preliminary assessment by the Horticulture Department in Kashmir the hailstorm damaged 70% of cherry, walnut, and apple orchards in Harwan and Fakeer Gujri on the outskirts of Srinagar. A waiver for this year's Kisan Credit Card Loan (KCC Loan) has been requested by the affected farmers. Bhat, who assessed the situation in Harwan and the surrounding districts, said he had given farmers Rs 10,000 so far and "would do more whatever is in my capacity," he stated. "The topic will be addressed with other concerned agencies before reaching a conclusion," the DG Horticulture stated of the farmers' petition to forgo this year's KCC. According to the Meteorological Department, hot and dry weather will prevail in the UT for the next five days, but… According to the DG, orchards in Gulmarg and Tangmarg have sustained modest damage, with only 5% of the ...
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