Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 9: BJP Executive Member, Raman Suri has expressed concern over the extensive damage caused to farmers across Jammu division due to continuous unseasonal rains, strong winds and hailstorms over the past several days.
In a handout he said that the adverse weather conditions have severely impacted standing crops, fruits and vegetables in several areas, leaving the farmers in deep financial distress.
Suri stated that the affected areas include Vijaypur, Miran Sahib, R.S Pura, Arnia, Marh, Suchetgarh, Sohanjana and other border belts.
“All these areas witnessed heavy losses as wheat crops ready for harvest have been flattened in the fields. In many places, wheat grains have started turning black because of excessive moisture,” he maintained adding: “With harvesting season approaching, this damage has dealt a major blow to farmers who were expecting returns after months of hard work.”
Suri urged the government to immediately conduct a special survey of the affected areas through Agriculture and Revenue Department teams, assess the actual extent of losses and provide prompt compensation to wheat growers, fruit cultivators and vegetable farmers.
He also called for speedy settlement of crop insurance claims and the announcement of a special relief package for small and marginal farmers.
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