Rain & Storm in Punjab Causes heavy damage to Crops, Temp dropped by 5°C
Published : Mar 25, 2023, 10:05 am IST
Updated : Mar 25, 2023, 10:05 am IST
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Rain & Storm in Punjab
Rain & Storm in Punjab

Isolated rain with thunderstorms could be witnessed in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana & Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH: Heavy Rain and thunderstorms erupted Punjab and Haryana last day. Strong winds, thunderstorms and Continuous rain caused damage to crops in the 2 districts of the state. Temperature dropped 5 degree celsius in Punjab. Most of the districts of Haryana also received moderate to heavy rain on Friday. 

Agricultural experts said that submerging the crop in water can spoil the grain. On the other hand, the Chief Minister of Punjab, Bhagwant Mann has ordered a special campaign to take care of the damages caused due to incessant rains, storms and thunderstorms in Punjab. Meteorologists said that the weather will be dry from March 26.

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The storm that hit Fazilka on Friday caused huge destruction. Most of the damage has been witnessed in Bakainwala Village in Fazilka and Haripura of Abohar. More than 12 people from both the villages have been seriously injured and are undergoing treatment at Fazilka and Abohar government hospitals. About 50 houses were damaged due to this cyclonic storm. Guava and tangerine orchards of many farmers were uprooted due to the storm, while the wheat crop also suffered heavy losses.

Fazilka DSP Subeg Singh and Tehsildar took stock of the situation. Deputy Commissioner Dr. Senu Duggal said that at present there is no news of any loss of life due to the storm and she is going with the MLA to inquire about the condition of the injured. 

Chief Minister Bhagwant Maan said, “Wherever there has been damage to crops, orchards and houses in Punjab due to unseasonal rains and hail storms, instructions have been given to submit reports within a week. My government will compensate farmers and laborers for the loss of every penny. Have courage and believe that the government is with you.

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According to the reports, Isolated rain with thunderstorms could be witnessed in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Andaman-Nicobar Islands, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, East Rajasthan, West Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathawada, Rayalaseema and Karnataka.


 

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ROZANA SPOKESMAN , AMANAT THAPER

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