Farmers’ hopes crushed in Machil
Kupwara, May 19: A hailstorm Monday afternoon damaged standing crops in multiple hamlets of Machil sector of north Kashmirís Kupwara district, creating havoc among locals here.
The hailstorm caused damage in areas including Machil, Pushware, Dappal, Chontiwara, Chontiwara Balla, Douban, Poshware, Ring Payeen, and Ring Balla, leaving farmers shattered.
ìA strong hailstorm started in the afternoon and lasted for 10 to 15 minutes, causing loss to vegetables including maize, beans, other crops,î former Sarpanch Machil, Habibullah told Greater Kashmir.
Locals said that they were anticipating a good crop this year but their hopes were dashed due to the hailstorm.
They urged the authorities to chart out a strategy for the farmers and devise some relief plan to compensate the affected.