Rain damages crops, vegetables across Jharkhand

Cyclone Montha’s heavy rainfall has devastated Jharkhand’s paddy and vegetable crops, with scientists and farmers reporting significant damage. Ripening paddy is rotting, and harvested bundles are spoiled. Rabi season preparations are delayed due to waterlogged fields, threatening future crop production. Farmers across Hazaribag and Garhwa districts are facing substantial economic losses.