Rainstorm destroys vegetable farm in Mohmand
MOHMAND: A powerful storm coupled with light rain wreaked havoc on a vertical farming project in the Dag Tamanzi area of Pindiali tehsil, damaging vegetables and farming infrastructure. Farm owner Israel Khan estimated the losses at millions of rupees, saying the storm had dealt a major setback to the agricultural enterprise that had also become an important source of employment for residents. Mr…
Mohmand witnessed catastrophic damage to a vertical farming operation during a violent rainstorm, devastating crops and infrastructure. The storm, accompanied by light rainfall, inflicted significant losses estimated by owner Israel Khan to exceed millions of rupees. The farming venture, spanning 100 acres and costing Rs30 million, was a vital source of income and employment for residents.
The storm flattened structures covering nearly 50 acres, and vegetables nearing maturity were lost, leaving a considerable income gap. Harvesting is underway, but the damage has already cost Rs600,000 to Rs700,000. Khan, who has been farming for seven years, grows various vegetables and exports them to national and international markets.
He stressed the need for the provincial government and disaster authorities to conduct a thorough assessment and provide financial aid for recovery. The incident underscores the vulnerability of agricultural ventures to extreme weather events and the importance of disaster management, crop protection, and financial support for farmers in at-risk regions.
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