<p>Hundreds of television sets and electric appliances were also destroyed, the loss adding up to lakhs of rupees.<br /><br />The roof of the grape vines in Bacchappa's fields in K Muttukadahalli collapsed on the crop. The creepers were grown on 2.2 acres land and were ready for cutting in about a week's time. The loss has been estimated at more than Rs 15 lakh, since about 320 vines were destroyed.<br /><br />In addition, lightning struck all over the taluk, destroying wiring, television sets and electric appliances in many houses.<br /><br />Tahsildar B Mallikarjun and revenue inspector Manjunath visited the grape farm and inspected the loss.<br /><br />This is the first time that a grape farm has been completely destroyed in the taluk. The State government as well as the Horticulture Minister will be requested to provide relief to the farmer, said the Tahsildar.</p>
<p>Hundreds of television sets and electric appliances were also destroyed, the loss adding up to lakhs of rupees.<br /><br />The roof of the grape vines in Bacchappa's fields in K Muttukadahalli collapsed on the crop. The creepers were grown on 2.2 acres land and were ready for cutting in about a week's time. The loss has been estimated at more than Rs 15 lakh, since about 320 vines were destroyed.<br /><br />In addition, lightning struck all over the taluk, destroying wiring, television sets and electric appliances in many houses.<br /><br />Tahsildar B Mallikarjun and revenue inspector Manjunath visited the grape farm and inspected the loss.<br /><br />This is the first time that a grape farm has been completely destroyed in the taluk. The State government as well as the Horticulture Minister will be requested to provide relief to the farmer, said the Tahsildar.</p>
