REPEATED storms in northern India since May 14 have destroyed almost 25% of the region's mango crop and Uttar Pradesh is the worst affected, according to a government estimate. "The storms have substantially damaged the mango crop. The loss would not be less than 25%. The details are being sought from different states," an agriculture ministry official said.
The first set of squalls hit Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh and Haryana on May 14. There were more storms on Friday, affecting Uttar Pradesh the most. North India faced storms again over the weekend. While city dwellers revelled in the unexpected relief from midsummer heat, "it is going to affect the export of mangoes this year," said the official requesting anonymity. "If the weather continues to be inclement, we expect more damage to the country's most important fruit crop."
The thunderstorms have caused havoc to the crop in Uttar Pradesh, which account for 34% of India's mango production. In a normal year, the state produces around 5.83 tonnes of mango per hectare.
The first set of squalls hit Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh and Haryana on May 14. There were more storms on Friday, affecting Uttar Pradesh the most. North India faced storms again over the weekend. While city dwellers revelled in the unexpected relief from midsummer heat, "it is going to affect the export of mangoes this year," said the official requesting anonymity. "If the weather continues to be inclement, we expect more damage to the country's most important fruit crop."
The thunderstorms have caused havoc to the crop in Uttar Pradesh, which account for 34% of India's mango production. In a normal year, the state produces around 5.83 tonnes of mango per hectare.
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