Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Heavy Rains Wreak Havoc on Kozhikode Crops, Farmers Face Losses
Heavy rain caused big problems for farmers in Kozhikode.
The rain ruined crops on a lot of land, making farmers lose money.
About 2,000 farmers lost crops they hoped to sell.
The damage could cost around ₹3 crore.
Officials are checking how bad things are.
Farmers are waiting for money from insurance, but it might take a long time to get it.
Many plantain trees were destroyed.
Some farmers even borrowed money to grow crops.
Now, they are waiting for help to recover.
Heavy rains caused significant crop damage in Kozhikode district.
Approximately 1,260 hectares of farmland were affected.
Around 2,000 farmers experienced losses.
The total estimated damage amounts to ₹3 crore.
Farmers await compensation from crop insurance companies.
- Who
- Farmers in Kozhikode district.
- What
- Heavy rains destroyed crops, causing significant losses for farmers.
- When
- In the onset of monsoon, around June 2025.
- Where
- Kozhikode district, Kerala.
- Why
- Heavy rainfall and strong winds damaged the crops.
- Location
- Kozhikode district
- Land Affected
- 1,260 hectares
- Farmers Affected
- Approximately 2,000
- Estimated Damage
- ₹3 crore
- Worst Hit
- Plantain farmers