Cyclone Montha causes concern among farmers in Ganjam and Gajapati districts over crop damage

Farmers in Ganjam and Gajapati districts are concerned about crop damage due to inundation from heavy rainfall caused by cyclone Montha. While some farmers reported paddy and vegetable crops in the harvesting stage being submerged, officials are assessing the extent of damage. Efforts are underway to drain water from fields to mitigate losses.