Erratic weather ravages crops, fruit trade
May 17, 2026 | Times of India |
Unseasonal rain, strong winds, and hailstorms have caused severe agricultural losses in Bihar, damaging crops, mango orchards, and litchi production. The extreme weather affected key farming districts during critical growth and harvest periods, leading to widespread crop destruction.
Farmers describe the situation as a “triple blow” due to reduced yields, damaged fruit orchards, and falling market prices. Mango and litchi growers suffered particularly heavy losses after storms damaged blossoms and young fruits, sharply reducing expected harvests and orchard values.
The crisis has also affected harvested crops, with farmers struggling to protect stored produce from sudden storms. Overall, the combination of climate-related damage and declining market prices has placed significant financial pressure on farming communities across the region.
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May 17, 2026 | Times of India | Unseasonal rain, strong winds, and hailstorms have caused severe agricultural losses in Bihar, damaging crops, mango orchards, and litchi production. The extreme weathe
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