Follow Us on Google News Chennai, June 24 (IANS) The chilli harvest season has come to an end in Tamil Nadu’s Ramanathapuram district, but farmers are still reeling from the impact of unseasonal rainfall earlier this year. The untimely showers, particularly in December and March, have severely affected the crop, causing yield losses and a … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) The Maharashtra government should provide an urgent relief package of Rs 50,000 per hectare to the farmers hit by unseasonal rains, bypassing lengthy assessment procedures, Congress Working Committee member and former minister Balasaheb Thorat demanded on Monday. “Maharashtra has been battered by pre-monsoon rains, continuing for … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, May 29 (IANS) Unseasonal and continuous summer rain have severely impacted the tourism industry across the Western Ghats and southern districts of Tamil Nadu, causing widespread disruption and economic loss to those dependent on the sector. With most popular tourist destinations temporarily closed, the hospitality and travel sectors have … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Surat, May 28 (IANS) As unseasonal rains lash Surat and the monsoon season inches closer, the municipal administration has begun scrambling to address a longstanding urban hazard — dilapidated buildings. With just weeks to go before the rains intensify, the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has launched a renewed crackdown on … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, May 27 (IANS) Cashew farmers in Tamil Nadu’s Nagapattinam district are grappling with a significant decline in yield this season, with losses estimated between 40 per cent and 50 per cent. Cashew is cultivated on over 5,000 acres in the district, but unseasonal rains, combined with widespread pest infestations, … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, May 22 (IANS) Farmers from the Delta districts of Tamil Nadu have urged the state government to immediately assess crop damage caused by recent unseasonal rain and grant compensation of Rs 35,000 per acre for the losses incurred. According to leaders of various farmers’ unions, more than 3,000 acres … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, May 12 (IANS) Scattered, unseasonal rainfall across various parts of Tamil Nadu has not only brought much-needed respite from the summer heat but also led to a noticeable drop in electricity demand during April and the first half of May this year. Data from the Southern Regional Load Despatch … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Gandhinagar, May 6 (IANS) Widespread unseasonal showers lashed Gujarat over the past 24 hours, with cloudy skies and intermittent rainfall affecting several parts of the state. According to data released by the State Emergency Centre in Gandhinagar, Kapadvanj in Kheda district recorded the highest rainfall at 40 mm (1.57 inches). … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Ahmedabad, May 5 (IANS) Gujarat grappled with unseasonal weather on Monday, witnessing unseasonal rains and hailstorms, leading to substantial damage to crops in various parts of the state. The IMD has forecast continued weather instability over the next five days. Winds ranging from 30 to 40 km/h and intermittent light … Read more