2,194 hectares of farmland inundated in Dharmapuri

DHARMAPURI: A total of 2,194.8 hectares of farmland has been inundated due to the cyclone-induced rain in the district. Of this, crops on 641 hectares sustained over 33% damage, according to officials assessing the damage.

Since Monday, the agriculture department has been assessing the impact of the Fengal cyclone in all eight blocks across Dharmapuri district. Their initial assessment revealed that over 2,194.8 hectares of farmland where paddy, millets, oilseeds, pulses, cotton and paddy have been cultivated are inundated. Of this crop over 641 hectares sustained more than 33% damage.

The joint director of agriculture F Maria Ravi Jayakumar told TNIE “As far as crops are concerned, Paddy is the most affected. Harur, Morappur and Pappireddipatti blocks have recorded the most damage. As per our assessment, a total of 2,194.8 hectares is inundated and the status of these crops is currently unassessable.