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crop damage news

Bhiwani: Patwari held taking 10k bribe

Officials said a case has been registered under the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, and further investigation is underway.
Published on Jun 19, 2026 06:24 am IST

Delhi govt raises crop loss compensation to 75,000 per hectare, 10,000 farmers to benefit:CM

Delhi govt raises crop loss compensation to 75,000 per hectare, 10,000 farmers to benefit:CM
Published on Jun 01, 2026 06:50 pm IST

Bihar CM asks officials to assess crop damage due to recent rain, hailstorms

Bihar CM asks officials to assess crop damage due to recent rain, hailstorms
Published on May 29, 2026 03:16 pm IST

Haryana: Bogus procurement suspected as wheat arrivals cross 72 LMT

This is despite the state witnessing crop lodging due to untimely rainfall and strong winds when the crop was in maturing stage during March and April. (HT Photo)
Published on May 10, 2026 06:44 am IST

Monkeys, wild boars cause 60% crop damage in Uttarakhand: Report

Monkeys, wild boars and other animals damage crops
Published on May 01, 2026 07:13 pm IST

14 perish in storm, lightning related incidents across UP

People gather at the Taj Mahal on a cloudy and rainy day during the summer season, in Agra, on Thursday. (PTI Photo)
Published on May 01, 2026 03:32 am IST

Hailstorm damage: Punjab sanctions 123-cr relief package for farmers

Among the affected districts, Fazilka has received the highest relief of 44.24 crore. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)
Published on Apr 23, 2026 03:40 am IST

What is a freeze watch? Full list of Pennsylvania counties and cities on alert

If freezing temperatures are confirmed, the watch may be upgraded to a freeze warning.
Updated on Apr 18, 2026 11:58 pm IST

Punjab: FCI recommends easing quality norms for wheat procurement

The Food Corporation of India (FCI) on Thursday recommended relaxing quality norms for wheat procurement in the current season following parallel investigations carried out by it in addition to the teams sent by the Union ministry of food and public distribution.
Published on Apr 17, 2026 09:06 am IST

Punjab farmer bodies call 3-hour ‘rail roko’ on April 17 over procurement delay

The blockade is expected to take place at multiple locations across districts, including Amritsar, Sangrur, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala, Barnala, Tarn Taran, Moga, Patiala, Mansa, Ferozepur, Malerkotla, Pathankot, Jalandhar, Bathinda, Ludhiana, Fazilka, Muktsar and Gurdaspur, potentially impacting train services across the state during the protest hours.
Published on Apr 17, 2026 09:02 am IST

Will distribute wheat, fodder to affected farmers: Sukhbir

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Wednesday directed party’s halqa incharges and district presidents to help distressed farmers whose standing wheat crop had been completely damaged across 1.25 lakh acres due to rain and hailstorm
Published on Apr 09, 2026 04:30 am IST

Ludhiana: Rain, thunderstorms flatten 8% wheat crop

Lodging affects the crop in two ways. First, when the plant falls, there is a chance that the stem may touch the ground and may be involved in rooting. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
Published on Apr 09, 2026 04:18 am IST

MPs Vikramjit, Harsimrat write to Union agri minister, seek spl package for farmers

Senior SAD leader and Bathinda MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal, through a letter, also urged the Union agriculture minister to send a special team to Punjab to assess the damage and release a special compensation package. (PTI)
Published on Apr 07, 2026 05:50 am IST

Unseasonal rain batters Maharashtra rabi crops, over 500,000 acres damaged

Unseasonal rain batters Maharashtra rabi crops, over 500,000 acres damaged
Published on Apr 06, 2026 04:32 am IST

Unseasonal rain: Yogi seeks reports from DMs on farmers’ distress

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath has directed the revenue department, the agriculture department and insurance companies to conduct an immediate joint survey of crop damage. (FILE PHOTO)
Published on Apr 05, 2026 07:08 am IST

Rain, hailstorm lash UP, batter crops; five dead

A field covered with hailstones in Jalaun. (HT)
Published on Apr 05, 2026 05:26 am IST

Snow in hills, rain in plains as western disturbance sweeps north India

However, the wet weather poses a risk to farmers, who face crop damage and potential financial losses amidst the unpredictable climate.
Published on Apr 04, 2026 11:03 pm IST

Unseasonal rains damage crops, disrupt normal life in parts of Maharashtra; two dead in Nashik divn

Unseasonal rains damage crops, disrupt normal life in parts of Maharashtra; two dead in Nashik divn
Published on Apr 03, 2026 07:21 pm IST

After unseasonal rain, Yogi orders crop loss assessment, timely compensation to farmers

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed the principal secretary, agriculture, and the relief commissioner to maintain direct contact and coordination with district officials. (FILE PHOTO)
Published on Apr 02, 2026 08:20 am IST

Crop damage: Former Haryana minister Sampat Singh seeks 50,000 per acre relief for farmers

INLD leader Sampat Singh said that during the previous Kharif season, thousands of acres of farmland was affected due to breach in drains and canals, leading to waterlogging. (HT File)
Published on Apr 02, 2026 07:34 am IST

Punjab: Rain, hailstorm orange alert threatens harvest-ready wheat

Already reeling from crop damage caused by recent hailstorms, Punjab farmers are staring at more losses as a fresh western disturbance is set to impact the state.
Published on Apr 02, 2026 07:16 am IST

Tusker returns, another life lost: Fresh attack near Katarniaghat underscores a widening conflict zone

Officials attribute the rising conflict to ecological and behavioural factors. (FOR REPRESENTATION ONLY)
Published on Mar 23, 2026 06:10 am IST

Ensure prompt assessment of crop damage: CM to officers

The CM instructed the relief commissioner to maintain direct contact and coordination with officers posted in the field. (File Photo)
Published on Mar 21, 2026 05:38 am IST

Uttarakhand panel to submit report on damage by wildlife to agriculture

In December, chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said solar fencing and sensor-based alert systems would be installed across the state to address crop damage.
Published on Mar 02, 2026 04:48 pm IST

‘Cold wave,’ fog hit Gurugram; farmers cautioned over crop loss

Visibility improved to 2,000 metres by evening with light westerly winds, while dry weather is forecast to continue through the week. (Parveen Kumar/HT)
Published on Feb 03, 2026 07:41 am IST

27-year-old man killed over crop row in Nuh

Police said the victim had sustained multiple deep cut wounds from the axe, which proved fatal. (Representative photo)
Published on Jan 09, 2026 04:20 am IST

Haryana agri min assures support to Ambala farmers hit by waterlogging

Haryana agriculture and farmers’ welfare minister Shyam Singh Rana during a meeting with locals at Paplotha village in Ambala district on Tuesday. (HT Photo)
Published on Dec 17, 2025 04:22 am IST

Unrelenting showers leave Prayagraj farmers distressed, paddy crops damaged

Damaged crops in fields of Prayagraj region. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Oct 31, 2025 07:53 pm IST

Montha caused losses worth 5,625cr: Naidu

N Chandrababu Naidu (PTI)
Published on Oct 31, 2025 09:44 am IST

Discoloured grain, high moisture leave Punjab paddy farmers in distress

For many farmers in Punjab, the recent paddy season has been marked by despair and an estimated 10,000-crore in financial losses. The crisis stems from a combination of prolonged procurement delays and extensive crop damage caused by floods, unseasonal rains, and poor yields. (Sanjeev Kumar/HT)
Published on Oct 31, 2025 07:42 am IST