HEAVY RAIN CAUSES CROP DAMAGE ACROSS 45K HA
The Free Press Journal|October 17, 2024
The devastation has hit around 73,350 farmers across 489 villages and the number may increase further after proper survey
HEAVY RAIN CAUSES CROP DAMAGE ACROSS 45K HA

Due to continuous heavy rainfall from Oct 11 to 13 in Nashik district, crops including maize, soybean, rice, vegetables, onions, grapes and pomegranates have been damaged in over 45,000 hectares. Preliminary reports from the Agriculture Department indicate that approximately 73,350 farmers across 489 villages have been affected, with this figure likely to increase following actual surveys. This extensive crop loss on the eve of Diwali has left farmers facing severe hardships.

This story is from the October 17, 2024 edition of The Free Press Journal.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

This story is from the October 17, 2024 edition of The Free Press Journal.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

MORE STORIES FROM THE FREE PRESS JOURNALView All
NO CUT IN CLASS 10, 12 SYLLABUS
The Free Press Journal

NO CUT IN CLASS 10, 12 SYLLABUS

CBSE DENIES REPORTS OF 15% REDUCTION IN COURSE

time-read
1 min  |
November 15, 2024
The Free Press Journal

Snehal-Kashyap smash many a record

The duo of Snehal Kauthankar and Kashyap Bakle scored triple centuries and recorded the highest partnership in Ranji Trophy's history, adding 606 runs to help their team hammer Arunachal Pardesh by an innings and 551 runs in their plate group match in Goa on Thursday.

time-read
1 min  |
November 15, 2024
Must-watch films focused on kids
The Free Press Journal

Must-watch films focused on kids

Children's Day is the perfect occasion to celebrate the boundless potential of kids through the power of cinema.

time-read
1 min  |
November 15, 2024
The Free Press Journal

No construction in Delhi, Older vehicles to be off roads

AS NATIONAL CAPITAL TURNS INTO GAS CHAMBER

time-read
1 min  |
November 15, 2024
Sarfaraz better after taking hit on elbow
The Free Press Journal

Sarfaraz better after taking hit on elbow

Sarfaraz Khan was struck on the elbow while batting in the nets during India's practice session at the WACA.

time-read
2 mins  |
November 15, 2024
Mhatre rescues shaky Mumbai
The Free Press Journal

Mhatre rescues shaky Mumbai

RANJI TROPHY | The 17-year-old opener scores his second First Class hundred

time-read
1 min  |
November 15, 2024
The Free Press Journal

RN Podar blank Amulak Amichand

Under 13 Boys' Results

time-read
1 min  |
November 15, 2024
McSweeney doesn't need to copy Warner, says Khawaja
The Free Press Journal

McSweeney doesn't need to copy Warner, says Khawaja

Nathan McSweeney is set to replace retired David Warner as the new opening partner of Usman Khawaja.

time-read
1 min  |
November 15, 2024
It's a quiet Tyson as he nears fight with YouTuber Paul
The Free Press Journal

It's a quiet Tyson as he nears fight with YouTuber Paul

Mike Tyson wasn't in the mood for talking in the final news conference before the 58-year-old former heavyweight champion faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul.

time-read
1 min  |
November 15, 2024
The Free Press Journal

Tilak asks for No 3 and delivers

T20I SERIES | Surya gave me an opportunity so wanted to repay his faith: Varma

time-read
2 mins  |
November 15, 2024