Turkey: Heavy rain and hail damaged agricultural land in Bingöl

Published Jul 1, 2024

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Bingol city in Turkey experienced heavy rain and hail, leading to significant damage to cultivated agricultural lands. Among the affected farmers is Halim Akgök, who lost his crop of watermelons, melons, tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers across 100 decares of land. Akgök expresses doubt about the season's prospects and highlights the severe impact on farmers' livelihoods. The Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry is set to evaluate the extent of the damage and provide support to the affected farmers.

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Cultivated agricultural lands were damaged due to heavy rain and hail in BINGOL. Farmer Halim Akgök (72) said, "There were watermelons, melons, tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers. The hail destroyed them." The heavy rain and hail that hit the city in the evening had a negative impact on life. Cultivated agricultural lands were damaged due to the hail that fell after the heavy rain in Merkez Ekinyolu District. Stating that he has been making a living from farming for about 50 years, Halim Akgök stated that the vegetable and fruit seedlings he planted in an area of 100 decares were damaged in the rain and said, "There were watermelons, melons, tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers. The area is more than 100 decares, but the one I planted is close to 100 decares. Hail destroyed it. "It rained for about an hour, then it ...

Source: Sondakika