Agartala: As many as 152 farmers were impacted by the flood which hit the Serchhip District of Mizoram with 130 hectares of crops valued at Rs. 41.92 lakhs damaged.
A report from Mizoram Directorate of Information & Public Relations informed that Cyclone Remal's destruction, spanning May 27 and 28 damaged farmland in Zawlpui and nearby areas.
Known as the "vegetable bowl of Mizoram," this region supports numerous families through the cultivation of crops such as cabbage, brinjal, chili, tomatoes, maize, etc.
“The Horticulture Department reported that 152 farmers were impacted by the floods, with 130 hectares of crops valued at Rs. 41.92 lakhs damaged. These numbers are expected to rise as further assessments are conducted”, the report for Mizoram DIPR reads.
It further said that the Agriculture Department noted that 64 farmers lost their crops, with 40 hectares of agricultural land in Serchhip District destroyed by the cyclone.
“The extreme weather also triggered landslides, causing significant infrastructure damage, including the destruction of irrigation pipelines and farm machinery accumulated over years. The Sihdarh Zau Green House in East Lungdar, constructed under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH), and seven other Green House Clusters in the district were damaged”, the report added.
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