Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Idukki Cardamom Plantations Damaged by Heavy Rains and Winds
Imagine farmers growing cardamom, a spice used in cooking.
Heavy rain and strong winds, like a big storm, came to Idukki.
This storm damaged many of the cardamom plants.
Over 300 hectares of plantations got ruined, causing big losses for the farmers.
Many farmers are worried because they were hoping for a good harvest after last year's drought.
Officials are now checking the damage to help the farmers.
This situation is affecting thousands of people in the district, as the cardamom sector provides livelihood to many.
Heavy monsoon rains and strong winds damaged cardamom plantations in Idukki.
310.69 hectares of cardamom plantations were affected.
The estimated loss of the cardamom crop is ₹2.17 crore.
2,364 farmers have been affected by the damage.
Department officials are assessing the damage to the crops.
- Who
- Cardamom farmers in Idukki, including Shiju Ulluruppil, and the Agriculture department.
- What
- Heavy rains and strong winds damaged cardamom plantations.
- When
- Last week, during the monsoon season.
- Where
- Idukki district, including areas like Anavilasom and Puttady.
- Why
- Heavy rain and wind destroyed cardamom plants, affecting the crop.
- Cardamom Plantations Damaged
- 310.69 hectares
- Farmers Affected
- 2,364
- Estimated Crop Loss (Cardamom)
- ₹2.17 crore
- Standing Crops Destroyed
- 384.97 ha
- Farmers Affected by Standing Crop Damage
- 6,477
- Total Crop Loss
- ₹9.54 crore