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MP CM Orders Crop Loss Survey After Hailstorm, Farmer Suicide Reported

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has directed district administrations to assess crop losses caused by unseasonal rain and hailstorms across the state. The severe weather, particularly affecting the Gwalior-Chambal and Malwa-Nimar regions, has devastated wheat, gram, and other seasonal crops. In a tragic incident, a 30-year-old farmer in Ujjain's Tarana area died by suicide after his fields were destroyed. Congress MLA Mahesh Parmar has urged the government for an immediate survey to address the widespread agricultural damage.

Key Points: MP CM Mohan Yadav Orders Survey for Hailstorm Crop Damage

  • CM orders crop damage survey
  • Hailstorms hit Gwalior & Malwa regions
  • Wheat and gram crops severely affected
  • Farmer suicide reported in Ujjain
  • Congress MLA demands immediate assessment
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District administrations directed to assess farmers' loss due to heavy rain: CM Mohan Yadav

Madhya Pradesh CM directs district surveys after unseasonal rain and hailstorms damage crops, leading to a farmer's suicide in Ujjain.

"I assure that the state government stands with the farmers. - CM Mohan Yadav"

Bhopal, Jan 29

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Wednesday that district administrations have been instructed to assess the crops damaged due to unseasonal rain and hailstorms in several parts of the state.

During an interaction with the media, Yadav stated that he has received information about the hailstorm damaged crops, and assured that the government will assess the loss and farmers will be compensated.

"There are reports of untimely rains, and I have instructed district administrations to conduct surveys of crops damaged due to hailstorms. I assure that the state government stands with the farmers," Yadav added.

The Chief Minister's statement came as relief for devastated farmers whose standing crops were destroyed after heavy rain on Tuesday. According to the report, the unseasonal rain with hail storm occurred in several parts of the state; however, districts under Gwalior-Chambal and Malwa-Nimar regions were the most affected.

Heavy rainfall and strong winds, along with large hailstones, severely affected wheat and gram crops. In the rural areas of Ujjain district, an intense hailstorm destroyed wheat, potato, garlic, onion and gram crops.

The massive crop loss proved unbearable for a farmer in Ujjain's Tarana area, who allegedly died by suicide following the devastation of his fields. The deceased has been identified as Pankaj Malviya (30), a resident of Kheda Jamunia village, about 50 km from the district headquarters.

Following the incident, Congress MLA from Tarana, Mahesh Parmar, has demanded an immediate survey of the damaged crops. "Pankaj owned around six bighas of land, where he had cultivated wheat. The entire crop was destroyed due to the hailstorm. I have requested the government to conduct a survey of damaged crops as soon as possible," he said.

Talking to IANS over the phone, Parmar further claimed that wheat and various other seasonal crops have been damaged in several villages in Tarana and other parts of the Ujjain district. He also confirmed that the Ujjain district administration has assured us of a survey.

- IANS

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Priyanka N
So heartbreaking to read about the farmer's suicide. My heart goes out to his family. These announcements are good, but what farmers need is immediate relief and support on the ground. The compensation process is often so slow that it loses meaning. Action should speak louder than words.
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Aman W
Unseasonal rains and hailstorms are becoming more frequent. While compensation is necessary, the government should also focus on long-term solutions like better crop insurance schemes (PMFBY) and promoting crops that are more resilient to such weather shocks. Jai Kisan!
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Sarah B
I hope the district administrations conduct a fair and transparent survey. There have been cases in the past where only influential farmers got proper compensation while small farmers were ignored. The tragedy in Ujjain should not be repeated.
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Vikram M
Wheat, gram, onions... these are essential crops. This damage might affect prices in the coming months. The government's assessment should be thorough and the compensation should match the actual market loss, not just some token amount. Farmers' patience is running thin.
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Kiran H
Respectfully, while the CM's directive is good, we hear such assurances every time. The real test is in the implementation. The local administration must be held accountable to complete the survey swiftly and disburse funds without the usual bureaucratic hurdles. #SupportFarmers

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