State Agriculture Secretary Gagandeep Singh Bedi, on Sunday, has informed that more than 1.5 lakh hectares of crops across the State had submerged in floods caused by Cyclone Burevi. “Preliminary inspections have revealed that 1.5 lakh hectares of farm lands were inundated and we expect around 10,000 to 20,000 hectares more. The main challenge in front of the government is to drain out the stagnant water,” said Bedi.
Previous cyclone Nivar did not cause much damage to Cuddalore and other delta districts, Burevi damaged crops extensively. Industries Minister MC Sampath, along with officials from various departments, is in deputation by the State government for coordinating the relief works in Cuddalore district, which has once again witnessed the wrath of a cyclone. While addressing the media, the Minister said that more than one lakh people were provided food in the relief camps. “Water entered more than 2,000 houses, 210 cattle and 20,000 chickens have died. Cuddalore district administration is actively working towards rehabilitation post cyclone,” the Minister said.
Bedi inspected the submerged paddy crops in the region. More than 23 lakh hectares have been insured so far, and more than 90% in delta districts and in Cuddalore district, more than 96 per cent of the crops were insured. “Insurance companies will inspect the harvest and the quantum of loss will be compensated. For farmers who have not insured their crops, Revenue Department officials will inspect the affected crops and farmers who have damages more than 33 percent will get compensation,” said Bedi.
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