Mysore/Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner Dr. K.V. Rajendra has said: “Adequate measures have been taken to swiftly act in the case of damages caused due to heavy rainfall in the district.”
Speaking to media persons in the city on Friday, Dr. Rajendra said: “There was 30 percent deficiency in rainfall in the month of April in the district, but a good spell of rainfall has been received in the month of May, with wind speed recorded at 30 km to 40 km, causing damages in some parts of the district. Over 250 hectares of horticultural crops including Banana have been damaged along with vegetables. A joint survey involving Horticulture and Revenue Departments will be conducted to assess the extent of losses suffered by farmers. The relief will be given as per National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) norms.” The Government has already opened ‘Parihara Portal’ to upload information related to crop damages, where the extent of damage will be mentioned, he added.
