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MP Crops Ravaged by Hailstorms; IMD Warns of More Disruption

Unseasonal rain and hailstorms have caused significant crop damage across multiple districts in Madhya Pradesh. The India Meteorological Department has forecast continued disruptive weather, including more hailstorms and high-speed winds for the coming days. Congress leader Arun Yadav has appealed to the government for an immediate survey and adequate compensation for affected farmers. The weather activity is attributed to an active cyclonic circulation and a western disturbance affecting the region.

Key Points: Unseasonal Rain, Hail Damage Crops Across Madhya Pradesh

  • Crops damaged across over a dozen MP districts
  • IMD warns of more hailstorms and 70 kmph winds
  • Weather due to cyclonic circulation and western disturbance
  • Congress leader demands immediate survey and compensation
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MP: Rain and hailstorm damage crops; IMD warns of continued weather disruption

IMD warns of continued hailstorms in MP after unseasonal weather damages crops across over a dozen districts. Leaders call for farmer compensation.

"The farmers' hard work and hopes have been dashed. - Arun Yadav"

Bhopal, Jan 27

Unseasonal rain and hailstorms have damaged crops across several districts of Madhya Pradesh, prompting calls for government intervention and compensation.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that over a dozen districts witnessed moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by lightning and hail on Tuesday, January 27.

Districts including Khargone, Ujjain, Guna, Gwalior, Ashoknagar, Bhind, Morena, Agar-Malwa, Shajapur, Tikamgarh, Barwani, Chhatarpur, Mandsaur, Ratlam, and Rajgarh were among those affected, with widespread crop damage reported due to hailstones.

Bhopal also experienced light to moderate rain and wind, contributing to a cold wave across the region.

The IMD has forecast continued weather disruption, warning of hailstorms with lightning and wind speeds reaching up to 70 kmph in Bhind, Datia, Shivpuri, and Ashoknagar on January 28.

Moderate rain with hailstorm is also expected in Morena, Gwalior, Nivari, Orchha, Tikamgarh, Vidisha, Sagar, Bhopal, Khandwa, Sehore, and Harda.

According to the IMD, the weather change is attributed to an active cyclonic circulation over Haryana and adjoining areas, along with a western disturbance and a trough passing through the region.

These systems are expected to bring cloudy skies, light rain, and strong winds to parts of Madhya Pradesh over the next few days.

Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Arun Yadav shared a video of the hailstorm - locally referred to as 'mavtha' - on his social media account (X), urging the government to conduct an immediate survey and compensate affected farmers.

"In districts including Khargone, Agar, Guna, and Ujjain, hailstorms and heavy rains have destroyed farmers' crops. The farmers' hard work and hopes have been dashed. We demand that the government conduct an immediate survey and provide adequate compensation to the farmers. The farmer is not alone; we all stand with them," Yadav wrote.

The full extent of crop damage will be known after an official assessment by the administration.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Living in Bhopal, the sudden cold wave after the rain is intense. But our discomfort is nothing compared to what farmers in those districts are facing. IMD warnings need to reach every village via local radio.
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Arjun K
'Mavtha' is a farmer's worst nightmare. My uncle in Ujjain says his entire wheat crop is flattened. The survey must be transparent and compensation should be based on actual loss, not some old rate. Jai Kisan.
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Priyanka N
While the call for compensation is right, we also need long-term solutions. Crop insurance (PMFBY) awareness and claim settlement need to be improved drastically. Also, promoting hail nets for horticulture could help.
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Michael C
The IMD forecast seems accurate this time. Hope the warnings helped some farmers take minimal protective measures. Climate change is making these unseasonal events more frequent. A serious national discussion is needed.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, the opposition leader is right to raise the issue, but where is the local MP and MLA's ground report? They should be the first to demand action, not just leaders in Delhi or Bhopal. Accountability starts locally.

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