Nature’s havoc in Bihar: Unseasonal rain and storm took away the food from farmers, 4 died, wheat and maize crops ruined:

News India Live, Digital Desk: The changing mood of the weather has caused huge devastation in Bihar. Torrential rains, hailstorms and strong thunderstorms lashed various parts of the state on Friday, disrupting life. So far in this natural disaster 4 people died There is news of this, while standing crops worth crores of rupees have turned into soil. From Seemanchal to South Bihar, this attack of nature has broken the backs of farmers. The greatest damage has been caused to wheat, maize and mango crops, which were very close to harvest.

Scene of devastation: Trees fell at some places, transformers were grounded at some places

The speed of the strong winds was so high that in many districts hundreds of years old trees were uprooted and fell on the roads, due to which traffic was disrupted for hours.

Power crisis: Electric poles and wires were broken due to the storm. Heavy rain at many places in Gaya and Purnia Transformer They fell down from the stand and got damaged, due to which dozens of villages were plunged into darkness.

Loss of life and property: Four people have died untimely in different districts of the state due to incidents of lightning and wall collapse. The administration is busy in the process of giving assistance to the families of the deceased.

‘Double blow’ on farmers: crops scattered before harvesting

According to agricultural experts, this rain has proved to be ‘poison’ for Rabi crops.

Wheat and Corn: In Muzaffarpur, Motihari and Bhagalpur, ready wheat crops have been scattered in the fields due to strong winds. There has been extensive damage to the maize crop in the areas of Diara and Seemanchal (Purnia, Katihar). The risk of grains turning black and rotting due to exposure to water has increased.

Mango and Litchi: In North Bihar, mango groves and small mango groves have fallen in large quantities due to the storm. There is a possibility of it having a negative impact on the production of the famous ‘Jardalu Mango’ of Bhagalpur.

Banana Cultivation: Banana plantations in Vaishali and surrounding districts have been devastated, causing huge financial loss to farmers.

Government action: Instructions for immediate survey

The Chief Minister has expressed deep sorrow over this disaster and directed the District Magistrates (DMs) of the affected districts to immediately Crop damage survey (Panchnama) Instructed to start.

Compensation: Agriculture Department officials have been instructed to go to the block level and assess the damage so that the affected farmers can get relief. Bihar State Crop Assistance Scheme Under this, compensation can be given as soon as possible.

relief work: Electricity department teams are busy repairing poles and transformers on a war footing so that the supply can be restored.

Attention The danger is not over yet

The Meteorological Department (IMD) has again predicted thunderstorms and strong winds in some parts of the state for the next 24 to 48 hours. yellow alert Has been released. Farmers have been advised that if the crop has been harvested, then keep it covered in safe places and make arrangements for drainage in the barns.