date:Aug 28, 2020
growers.
The farmers had already prepared their pieces of land for plantation of above mentioned vegetables, but the record showers disrupted their plans.
One grower from the Keti Bunder coastal area said the rain had been pouring since the last 24 hours, causing damages to standing crops of Paan (Betel leaves), tomato, banana, cucumber, and chilli. Artificial drains made for saline water are not taking flood water. In some places these drains are seen overflowing, further threatening crops.