Atchannaidu orders speedy enumeration of cyclone-hit crop losses
Agriculture and Horticulture officials asked to complete field-level verification and ensure every affected farmer is included in the assessment
Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu has directed officials to swiftly enumerate crop losses caused by the recent cyclone. Reviewing preliminary reports, he emphasized the importance of field-level verification for accurate damage assessment. Preliminary estimates from the Horticulture Department suggest horticultural crops were affected in 89 mandals and 351 villages across 14 districts, with 1,734 hectares of crops damaged and 5,777 farmers impacted.
As of now, enumeration is complete for 445 hectares covering 950 farmers, while details for another 1,289 hectares remain pending. The Agriculture Department estimates 1,229 villages in 190 mandals were affected, with 71,796 farmers reporting crop losses and about 44,029 hectares of agricultural crops damaged. Officials have been instructed to prioritize the enumeration, visit affected areas, and ensure complete and accurate recording of farmer details and crop losses.
The Agriculture and Horticulture Departments are urged to complete the exercise as soon as possible and submit comprehensive district-wise and crop-wise damage details to the government.
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