THOOTHUKUDI: The salt industry in Thoothukudi is in a state of disarray as unexpected rains, nearly three spells in two and a half months, have hampered the salt manufacturing process. Even as the Thoothukudi region is well-known for the salt pans, located along the coastline, the unprecedented rains and subsequent floods in December have already disfigured the salt pans stretching …
Horticulture takes big hit; total losses across all crops estimated at Rs.5,000 crore. This calamity has damaged our hard work of years.” Extent of damage Primary information gathered by the State’s relief and rehabilitation department showed that crops on an estimated 42,000 hectares were damaged. There should be a proper package which would take care, from seeds to loans.” Vidarbha …
Farmers suffered losses after unseasonal rain lashed the Nashik district of Maharashtra on March 6. Heavy showers accompanied by strong winds, thunder and lightning started after midnight on March 6, while some areas witnessed rains accompanied by hailstorm, according to reports. In South India earlier, in February this year, farmers in Tamil Nadu's districts of Thanjavur, Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam, and Mayiladudhurai …
