Telugu Desam Party State president K. Atchannaidu on Saturday urged the government to pay compensation to farmers who suffered crop loss due to the unseasonal rains in the State.
In an open letter addressed to Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, the TDP leader said rains, accompanied by strong winds and hailstorm, had flattened mango, sapota and lemon orchards, causing heavy crop loss to farmers. He said the loss had further compounded the financial woes of farmers who had mounting debts on account of the nature’s fury.
Fruit orchards, paddy and chilli crops were damaged in the downpour, he said, seeking adequate compensation for the affected farmers.
