Hailstorm damages Kullu veggie crops

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Updated At : 01:10 PM May 14, 2021 IST

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Kullu, May 13

Hailstorm lashing the region for the past two days has damaged fruit-bearing trees and vegetables crops in some parts of the district. Farmers of Raila, Raila 2 and Devgarh Gohi panchayats are the worst affected.

Devgarh Gohi panchayat president Keshav Ram and Raila panchayat chief Khila Devi said the crops of apple, pear, apricot, plum, besides peas and tomatoes had been destroyed.

Sainj Naib Tehsildar Balak Ram Sharma said they had sought a report on damage to crops from the revenue officials concerned. Farmers and other public representatives have also sought compensation from the government.

The apple crop in Anni subdivision has also suffered damage. Deputy Director, Kullu Horticulture Department, Vidya Prakash Bains said detailed reports on losses in various areas had been sought. — OC

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