Archive · 8 Jun 2025
Monsoon Rains Damage Cardamom Cultivation in Kerala's Idukki
Early monsoon rains damaged cardamom farms in Idukki, Kerala.
This occurred as the cardamom cultivation was recovering from a harsh summer.
Over 2,500 farmers have been impacted, with 337 hectares of land affected.
By June 7th, losses were estimated at Rs 235 lakh.
The Spices Board plans to provide relief to the affected farmers.
Early monsoon rains damaged cardamom cultivation in Idukki, Kerala.
Cardamom cultivation was recovering from a severe summer.
2,556 farmers across 337 hectares of land affected by the rains.
Estimated loss of Rs 235 lakh reported as of June 7th.
Spices Board to implement relief schemes for affected farmers.
- Who
- 2,556 farmers
- What
- Damage to cardamom cultivation.
- When
- Early monsoon
- Where
- Idukki, Kerala
- Why
- Early monsoon rains caused crop damage.
- Location
- Idukki, Kerala
- Crop Affected
- Cardamom
- Farmers Affected
- 2,556
- Land Damaged
- 337 hectares
- Estimated Loss
- Rs 235 lakh
- Relief Agency
- Spices Board