Heavy unseasonal rain destroys paddy crop in Karnataka's Malavalli taluk

Unseasonal heavy rain lashed various parts of the taluk on Thursday night. 

Paddy crop on hundreds of acres of farmland has been submerged in rainwater, resulting in heavy losses to the farmers.

Somakanahalli, Talagavadi, Madahalli, Gudughatta, Kandegala, Nelluru, and Dugganahalli received heavy rain for some hours from 2 am on Thursday.

The paddy crop, which was harvested on hundreds of acres of land, was destroyed, and the unseasonal rain has created anxiety among the farmers. 

Karnataka Prantha Raitha Sangha taluk president L N Bharat Raj demanded suitable compensation for the farmers affected due to the sudden rain.

The harvested paddy has been destroyed. As the crop has been submerged, the livestock will not get adequate fodder. The government should provide at least Rs 30,000 compensation, he urged.

Yelandur, Santhemarahalli and Gundlupet in the district received normal rain.