Bijapur loses Rs. 200 cr. in one night of hailstorm, rain
BIJAPUR Mrskeerthishree On: 3/6/2014 11:13:57 AM
A farmer showing his damaged grape crop at Indi taluk in Bijapur on Monday
One person killed; acres of vineyards damaged. A farmer showing his damaged grape crop at Indi taluk in Bijapur on Monday.
Unseasonal rain Monday night wreaked havoc in the district, causing the death of one person, killing more than 60 sheep and extensively damaging crops. According to officials, a person from Tenalli village of Indi taluk died after being struck with lightning, and around 60 sheep died after being hit by hailstones, weighing more than half a kilogram. The farmers of Indi and Bijapur taluks that have a substantial area under grape farming, experienced major loss following the rain coupled with hailstorm that lashed the district. Compensation Mr. Hangaragi said the government would be urged to offer a compensation of Rs. 1 lakh per acre to grape farmers.
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