Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharane Orders Fast-Track Damage Surveys For Fruit Crops Hit By Unseasonal Rains And Hailstorms
Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharane has directed district administrations, Agriculture Department, and insurance agencies to fast-track damage assessments for fruit crops affected by unseasonal rains, hailstorms, and strong winds in Maharashtra. Nearly 61,004 hectares, including 18,121 hectares of banana plantations, were damaged across 27 districts.