Standing crop on 40,000 acres was damaged in 113 villages during recent floods in Ferozepur district, according to an initial assessment. Deputy Commissioner Deepshika Sharma said 38,614 people were impacted by the deluge while two people died due to it.
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As many as 76 heads of cattle died during the calamity, she added. The DC said the survey to assess crop loss and other damage would be completed by October 10, while compensation disbursement would begin the next day.
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