The Maharashtra government has estimated that the recent hailstorm in the state has damaged cops worth Rs 3135 crore. The total cost of crops damage in Jalgaon is Rs 96 lakh while Rs 1307 crore in Marathawada and Rs 1818 crore in Vidharbha. The total hailstorm affected area is 2.90 lakh hectares.Mostly rabbi crops such as wheat, orchid like mango, grapes and orange were damaged in the hailstorm in February. "We have received the report and will soon start releasing the compensation amount to the hailstorm affected farmers. Phundkar added that they are committed to extending help to the affected farmers.

Source: dna March 05, 2018 01:07 UTC