Recent floods have severely damaged mango orchards in Pakistan's Multan region, threatening a major decline in fruit production this season. The damage has disrupted both agriculture and local trade in an area known for its export-quality mangoes.
According to official data, about 12,750 hectares out of 45,500 hectares of mango orchards in the District Multan were destroyed. In Khanewal, around 2,750 hectares were affected, while Muzaffargarh reported losses of over 9,950 hectares overall. The floods caused damage to approximately 23% of mango cultivation across the three districts.
Dr. Hafiz Asif-ur-Rehman, Director of the Mango Research Institute Multan, said the institute is finalizing loss assessments under the supervision of the Punjab Agriculture Department. He noted that affected farmers would receive compensation, and new plants would be provided for replanting efforts.
He added that rehabilitation programs and farmer training sessions are being introduced to restore mango production in the affected areas. "Mango trees take 15 to 20 years to mature, so recovery will take time," he said.
Despite heavy losses, officials expressed confidence that recovery programs and replantation support will help farmers rebuild and maintain Pakistan's mango export supply without major disruptions.
Source: Bloom Pakistan
