Hyderabad: Due to heavy rains, nearly 2,000 acres of Various standing crops were damaged in the Adilabad district.
According to officials report, standing paddy, red gram, soya and maize crops to the extent of 1,961 acres were affected. Cotton crops grown in 1,609 acres stood at the top, followed by the soya crop being raised in 234 acres submerged. The crop was damaged by the downpours and backwater of the Penganga river. Farmers suffered huge losses.
Officials stated that, a comprehensive survey was being carried out to estimate the crop damage and the government would provide compensation to the farmers soon.
