Destruction Of Crops

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  19 Deaths In 48 Hours, Crops Damaged As Storms Batter Bihar

  A sudden shift in weather has caused damage across multiple districts of Bihar, leading to 19 deaths in 48 hours and widespread damage to crops and property.

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  Bihar's Nilgai, Wild Boar Culling Plan Amid Crop Damage In Some Districts

  Concerned over large-scale destruction of crops by herds of Ghodparas', popularly known as nilgai or blue bull, and wild boar in certain districts of Bihar, the state government has decided to hire professional shooters.

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  Swarm Of Locust Species Attack Crops In Tamil Nadu

  A swarm of locust species have attacked banana, rubber and other crops in parts of plantation dominated districts of Tamil Nadu, causing concern among farmers over the possible destruction of their crops, but the government assured them that the agriculture department has been instructed to tackle the "menace."

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  Vanuatu Risks Long-Term Food Insecurity After Monster Cyclone: UN

  The monster cyclone that hit Vanuatu earlier this month wiped out more than 90 percent of the archipelago's crops, putting its people at risk of a secondary emergency and long-term food insecurity, the United Nations warned today.

• Unseasonal rains, hailstorm bring death and destruction in various parts of India

  Unseasonal rains, hailstorm in the plains and snowfall in the northern region of the country over the last few days have paralyzed normal lives and destroyed standing crops causing huge losses to the farmers.

• Cyclone Phailin: Odisha announces food packages

  With over one crore people hit by Cyclone Phailin in Odisha that left a trail of destruction, the state government today announced food assistance packages for the families living in affected villages.

• Karnataka government announces Rs 17.5 crore special package for potato growers

  The Karnataka Government on Saturday announced a Rs 17.5 crore special package for potato growers of seven districts, who have suffered crop loss due to destruction by pests.

• AIADMK seeks Rs 2500 cr compensation for cyclone-hit areas

  Opposition AIADMK in Puducherry has said the Union Territory suffered Rs 2500 crore damage in the wake of the cyclonic storm that crossed the coast on Dec 30. In a memorandum submitted to the inter-ministerial Central team during its visit to Puducherry yesterday, AIADMK demanded that each house fully damaged in cyclone-Thane should be paid compen...