Hundreds of banana farmers were affected by the strong wind and rain that lashed Tiruppur recently. As reported on newindianexpress.com, officials estimated more than 40 ha of plantations were destroyed. Strong winds swept through Avinashi, Udumalaipet, Madathukulam, Gudimangalam in the second and third week of April.
Hailstorm damages banana & turmeric plantations in Burhanpur
Unseasonal rains and hailstorms also damaged lush banana plantations of Burhanpur and adjoining areas on Friday evening. Plum-sized hailstones hit the banana and turmeric crops in the area, causing acute losses to farmers.
Farmers claimed that the risk of rotting has increased due to the drenching of turmeric due to rain. Apart from this, the maize crop in Khaknar and Shahpur areas has also suffered heavy losses.
Source: freepressjournal.in