Karnataka crops hit by rains
Commodity Online BANGALORE: The recent rains which lashed Karnataka have caused much damage to the crops in the state. The worst-hit were the horticultural crops in the Western Ghats region.
According to Karnataka horticulture department officials, excess rainfall in July and August has caused damage worth Rs 153.70 crore to kharif horticultural crops.
Officials said the worst-affected areas were the districts of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Kodagu, Chikmagalur followed by north interior parts of the state comprising districts of Haveri, Belgaum, Bagalkot, Dharwad and Gadag.
Potato, tomato, chilli, onion, banana, mango, coconut, arecanut, pepper, cardamom, and betelvine crops have been affected. The damage is estimated to be worth Rs 153.70 crore. In all, about 48,826 hectares have been affected involving 80,485 farmers.
However, in other regions (which are known for potato, onion, tomato and chilli crops), intercropping, land/nursery bed preparation and transplant operations are under progress. Harvesting is taking place in some districts, which were not affected by excess rains.
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