Nashik: A four-member team of the Union ministry of agriculture visited Niphad, Yeola and Chandwad talukas of Nashik on Tuesday to assess damage to crops following the unseasonal rainfall on November 26. The team — comprising under secretary of department of agriculture and farmers welfare Manoj Kumar and deputy director Pankaj Kumar — also interacted with some of the affected farmers.An official of the state agriculture department said the team was mainly here to assess the loss of onion crops. They also visited vineyards in some villages in Niphad taluka of the district. After their visit, the team held discussions with the officials from the state agriculture department, the official said.As per an estimate, the unseasonal rains and hailstorm on November 26 had damaged standing crops and vineyards on 33,000 hectares across the district. The state agriculture department official said, We are in the process of carrying out final assessment of crop damage due to rains and hailstorm. The process is expected to be completed within the next two-three days. In Nashik, grape loss has been reported on 11,597 hectares, while onion crops have been damaged on 10,408 hectares. Other crops include paddy on 6,779 hectares, vegetables on 2,283 hectares and wheat on 578 hectares.In Ahmednagar district, the unseasonal rains have damaged crops on 8,571 hectares.We also published the following articles recentlyMaharashtra: Crop damage from unseasonal rain spreads to 3.9 lakh hectaresCrop damage in Maharashtras Yavatmal district has climbed to 3.9 lakh hectares due to unseasonal rains. This is a double whammy for farmers already grappling with drought. The damage is spread over 22 districts, affecting crops like grapes, onions, bananas, wheat, rice, cotton, papaya, vegetables, and tur dal. Last years damage was much higher, with 67 lakh hectares affected. Compensation up to 3 hectares will be provided by the government. The NDRF norms determine compensation based on crop type and average Rs 8,500 to Rs 22,500 per hectare.Farmers guard chilli crops in Laxmeshwar talukFarmers in Laxmeshwar taluk, specifically in Battur village, are now guarding their chilli crops day and night to protect them from theft. Due to the prevailing drought, the yield of chilli crops has been low, resulting in a high demand for the red Byadagi chilli variety. The farmers are currently receiving Rs 45,000 to 50,000 per quintal in the market, with prices expected to rise further. However, miscreants have recently stolen chillies from the fields, prompting farmers to increase security measures. Chilli growers are also requesting increased police patrolling to safeguard their crops.Cyclone Michaung hits coastal Andhra Pradesh; strong winds cause damages to crops, hit power supplyCoastal Andhra Pradesh on high alert as Cyclone Michaung makes landfall near Bapatla coast. Heavy rains and strong winds cause damage to crops and power supply. Chief Minister mobilizes emergency response efforts and instructs officials to be prepared for relief and rescue operations. Red alert issued in eight districts. Relief programs ongoing in Tirupati and Nellore districts with 9,500 people in 211 relief camps. Urgent measures ordered to restore electricity supply and provide compensation for casualties and cattle loss.

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