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  • MeT Forecasts ‘Fairly Widespread’ Rains In JK

    MeT Forecasts ‘Fairly Widespread’ Rains In JK

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    SRINAGAR: Weather department here forecast fairly widespread light to moderate rain and thunderstorm over Jammu and Kashmir during next 24 hours.

    A meteorological department official here said that fairly widespread to scattered light rain and thunderstorm was expected during the subsequent two days in J&K.

    Regarding rainfall during the last 24 hours till 0830 hours today, the MeT official said, Srinagar received 0.3mm, Qazigund 00mm, Pahalgam traces, Kupwara 2.0mm, Kokernag traces Gulmarg 1.2mm and Jammu 0.2mm.

    Regarding temperature, the MeT official said that Srinagar recorded a low of 7.9°C against 6.7°C on the previous night and it was 1.5°C above normal for the summer capital.

    Qazigund, he said, recorded a low of 5.1°C against 3.5°C on the previous night and it was 0.7°C above normal for the gateway town of Kashmir.

    Pahalgam, he said, recorded a low of 3.0°C against 2.7°C on the previous night and it was 1.3°C above normal for the famous tourist resort in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

    Kokernag recorded a low of 5.2°C against 3.1°C on the previous night and it was 0.1°C above normal for the place, the officials said.

    Gulmarg recorded a low of 0.5°C against minus 0.6°C on the previous night and it was 0.1°C above normal for the world famous skiing resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, he said.

    In Kupwara town, he said, the mercury settled at 7.2°C against 6.6°C on the previous night and it was 2.0°C above normal for the north Kashmir area.

    Jammu recorded a low of 16.3°C against 12.3°C on the previous night. It was 0.8°C below normal for J&K’s winter capital, he said.

    Banihal, he said, recorded a low of 7.5°C (above normal by 0.5°C), Batote 9.0°C (above normal by 0.1°C), Katra 14.0°C (0.5°C below normal) and Bhadarwah 6.3°C (0.7°C below normal). Ladakh’s Leh and Kargil recorded a low of minus 2.5°C and 3.6°C respectively. (GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • MeT Predicts More Rains Till April 6

    MeT Predicts More Rains Till April 6

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    SRINAGAR: Weather department on Saturday said that intermittent rain in plains and snowfall over higher reaches was very likely to continue at most places of Jammu and Kashmir in next 24 hours.

    A meteorological department official here told GNS that partly to generally cloudy weather was expected on Sunday with possibility of a brief spell of rain and thunderstorm towards evening at scattered places.

    On April 3-6, he said, intermittent rain and thunderstorm was expected at many places. “Thunderstorm may be accompanied by strong gusty winds,” he said.

    The department has urged farmers to postpone spraying orchards and irrigating fields till April 6.

    The MeT department also urged commuters to confirm from traffic authorities the road status of various highways and roads before starting the travel.

    Regarding rainfall during the last 24 hours till 0830 hours today, the MeT official said, Srinagar received 5.2mm, Qazigund 1.6mm, Pahalgam 3.3mm, Kupwara 5.3mm, Kokernag 9.0mm, Gulmarg 3.4mm, Jammu 13.7mm, Banihal 7.8mm, Batote 14.1mm, Katra 12.8mm, Bhaderwah 13.8mm and Kathua 20.8mm.

    Meanwhile, the minimum temperatures recorded an increase at most places and settled above normal in J&K.

    The MeT official said that Srinagar recorded a low of 9.1°C against 7.9°C on the previous night and it was 2.7°C above normal for the summer capital.

    Qazigund, he said, recorded a low of 8.0°C against 6.8°C on the previous night and it was 2.9°C above normal for the gateway town of Kashmir.

    Pahalgam, he said, recorded a low of 4.6°C against 3.2°C on the previous night and it was 2.9°C above normal for the famous tourist resort in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

    Kokernag recorded a low of 6.0°C against 5.3°C on the previous night and it was 0.9°C above normal for the place, the officials said.

    Gulmarg recorded a low of 0.8°C against 0.4°C on the previous night and it was 1.6°C above normal for the world famous skiing resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, he said.

    In Kupwara town, he said, the mercury settled at 6.8°C against 5.7°C on the previous night and it was 1.6°C above normal for the north Kashmir area.

    Jammu recorded a low of 14.7°C against 15.1°C on the previous night. It was 2.4°C below normal for J&K’s winter capital, he said.

    Banihal, he said, recorded a low of 8.4°C (above normal by 1.4°C), Batote 8.1°C (below normal by 0.8°C), Katra 12.6°C (1.9°C below normal) and Bhadarwah 7.4°C (1.8°C above normal). Ladakh’s Leh and Kargil recorded a low of minus 1.2°C and 2.1°C respectively. (GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • MeT predicts more rains in J&K till April 6

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    Srinagar, April 1: Weather department on Saturday said that intermittent rain in plains and snowfall over higher reaches was very likely to continue at most places of Jammu and Kashmir in next 24 hours.

    A meteorological department official here told GNS that partly to generally cloudy weather was expected on Sunday with possibility of a brief spell of rain and thunderstorm towards evening at scattered places.

    On April 3-6, he said, intermittent rain and thunderstorm was expected at many places. “Thunderstorm may be accompanied by strong gusty winds,” he said.

    The department has urged farmers to postpone spraying orchards and irrigating fields till April 6.

    The MeT department also urged commuters to confirm from traffic authorities the road status of various highways and roads before starting the travel.

    Regarding rainfall during the last 24 hours till 0830 hours today, the MeT official said, Srinagar received 5.2mm, Qazigund 1.6mm, Pahalgam 3.3mm, Kupwara 5.3mm, Kokernag 9.0mm, Gulmarg 3.4mm, Jammu 13.7mm, Banihal 7.8mm, Batote 14.1mm, Katra 12.8mm, Bhaderwah 13.8mm and Kathua 20.8mm.

    Meanwhile, the minimum temperatures recorded an increase at most places and settled above normal in J&K.

    The MeT official said that Srinagar recorded a low of 9.1°C against 7.9°C on the previous night and it was 2.7°C above normal for the summer capital.

    Qazigund, he said, recorded a low of 8.0°C against 6.8°C on the previous night and it was 2.9°C above normal for the gateway town of Kashmir.

    Pahalgam, he said, recorded a low of 4.6°C against 3.2°C on the previous night and it was 2.9°C above normal for the famous tourist resort in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

    Kokernag recorded a low of 6.0°C against 5.3°C on the previous night and it was 0.9°C above normal for the place, the officials said.

    Gulmarg recorded a low of 0.8°C against 0.4°C on the previous night and it was 1.6°C above normal for the world famous skiing resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, he said.

    In Kupwara town, he said, the mercury settled at 6.8°C against 5.7°C on the previous night and it was 1.6°C above normal for the north Kashmir area.

    Jammu recorded a low of 14.7°C against 15.1°C on the previous night. It was 2.4°C below normal for J&K’s winter capital, he said.

    Banihal, he said, recorded a low of 8.4°C (above normal by 1.4°C), Batote 8.1°C (below normal by 0.8°C), Katra 12.6°C (1.9°C below normal) and Bhadarwah 7.4°C (1.8°C above normal). Ladakh’s Leh and Kargil recorded a low of minus 1.2°C and 2.1°C respectively. (GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

  • MeT Forecasts ‘Widespread’ Rains In Next 24 Hours In J&K

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    Srinagar, Mar 31: Amid forecast for widespread light to moderate rain and thunders in plains and light snowfall over upper reaches during the next 24 hours, the minimum temperatures recorded an increase in Kashmir Valley and a drop at most places in Jammu division on Friday.

    A meteorological department official here told GNS that scattered to fairly widespread light to moderate rain and thunders were expected during the subsequent two days.

    In the last 24 hours till 0830 hours, he said, Srinagar, Qazigund, Pahalgam received traces of rain while Kupwara had 0.2mm, Gulmarg 0.8mm, Jammu 16.4mm, Banihal 2.4mm, Batote 2.8mm, Katra 21.8mm, Bhaderwah 1.1mm and Kathua 5.8mm.

    Meanwhile, the minimum temperatures recorded an increase at most places and settled above normal in J&K.

    The MeT official said that Srinagar recorded a low of 7.9°C against 6.6°C on the previous night and it was 1.8°C above normal for the summer capital.

    Qazigund, he said, recorded a low of 6.8°C against 4.6°C on the previous night and it was 2.1°C below normal for the gateway town of Kashmir.

    Pahalgam, he said, recorded a low of 3.2°C against 0.8°C on the previous night and it was 1.6°C below normal for the famous tourist resort in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

    Kokernag recorded a low of 5.3°C against 4.9°C on the previous night and it was 0.6°C above normal for the place, the officials said.

    Gulmarg recorded a low of 0.4°C against 0.0°C on the previous night and it was 1.2°C above normal for the world famous skiing resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, he said.

    In Kupwara town, he said, the mercury settled at 5.7°C, the same as on the previous night and it was 1.2°C above normal for the north Kashmir area.

    Jammu recorded a low of 15.1°C against 18.5°C on the previous night. It was 1.5°C below normal for J&K’s winter capital, he said.

    Banihal, he said, recorded a low of 7.8°C (above normal by 1.3°C), Batote 8.6°C (above normal by 0.1°C), Katra 12.6°C (1.2°C below normal) and Bhadarwah 7.0°C (1.6°C above normal). Ladakh’s Leh and Kargil recorded a low of minus 1.0°C and 2.5°C respectively. (GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

  • After unseasonal rains, Hyderabad gears up for summer heat as mercury set to rise

    After unseasonal rains, Hyderabad gears up for summer heat as mercury set to rise

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    Hyderabad: Hyderabad is gearing up for the summer heat after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Hyderabad issued a yellow alert as the maximum temperature in the city is likely to rise up to 40 degrees Celsius this week.

    In some districts of Telangana, the maximum temperature is expected to reach up to 45 degrees Celsius. These districts include Adilabad, Jagitial, Komaram Bheem, Mancherial, Nirmal, and Rajanna Siricilla.

    Recent rains in Hyderabad

    Recently, Hyderabad received heavy rains, which brought much-needed relief to the residents who were witnessing scorching summer heat.

    All six zones in Hyderabad, namely Charminar, Khairatabad, Kukatpally, LB Nagar, Secunderabad, and Serilingampally, received rains towards the evening or night.

    Now, the IMD issued a yellow alert till March 31 as the temperature in Hyderabad may reach up to 40 degrees Celsius. The Telangana State Development Planning Society (TSDPS) also forecasted that the maximum temperatures in the state are expected to be in the range of 36 to 40 degrees Celsius. In Hyderabad, maximum temperatures are expected to be in the range of 34 degrees Celsius to 37 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature is likely to be in the range of 22 degrees Celsius to 24 degrees Celsius.

    Sehri tips to stay hydrated during summer season in Hyderabad

    In view of the forecast made by both IMD Hyderabad and TSDPS, residents are advised to take necessary precautions and plan accordingly.

    With the summer heat on the rise during the Ramzan, it is essential to drink enough water during sehri. As per various studies, a minimum of 60 ounces or nearly 2 liters of water can help a person keep hydrated for an entire day during the fast.

    Eating yogurt at the end of sehri meal is scientifically correct and beneficial as it helps to soothe the stomach and prevent acidity, eventually preventing from getting dehydration.

    In order to be hydrated, keep spice, salt, and sugar low in meals and add water-rich foods like cucumber, tomato salad, and juicy fruits like watermelon, oranges, kiwi, and more in sehri meal.

    Apart from it, wearing loose, light-colored cotton clothing can also help in coping with the heat.

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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

  • Rains lash plains in J&K, Gulmarg receives fresh snowfall

    Rains lash plains in J&K, Gulmarg receives fresh snowfall

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    Srinagar, Mar 25: Rains lashed plains while upper reaches including world famous skiing resort of Gulmarg received fresh snowfall, meteorological department here said on Saturday.

    According to an official of the MeT department, in last 24 hours till 0830 hours today, Srinagar received 8.7mm of rain, Qazigund 9.8mm, Pahalgam 9.4mm, Kupwara 4.8mm, Kokernag 13.6mm, Gulmarg 8.2mm, Jammu 22.3mm, Banihal 33.0mm, Batote 47.2mm, Katra 29.2mm, Bhaderwah 34.8mm and Kathua 37.8.
    Gulmarg received 3.8 cms of fresh snowfall during the time, the official told GNS.

    The Met department also forecast scattered to fairly widespread light rain/thunders in plains and snowfall over upper reaches in Jammu and Kashmir during the next 24 hours. For subsequent two days, the weather department predicted mainly dry weather with possibility of “isolated very light rain and thunders”.

    Regarding temperature, the MeT official said, Srinagar recorded a low of 5.0°C against 5.3°C on the previous night and it was 0.8°C above normal for the summer capital.

    Qazigund, he said, recorded a low of 4.6°C against 4.0°C on the previous night and it was 0.9°C above normal for the gateway town of Kashmir.

    Pahalgam, he said, recorded a low of minus 0.5°C against 0.6°C on the previous night and it was 0.9°C ‘below’ normal for the famous tourist resort in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

    Kokernag recorded a low of 3.8°C against 4.7°C on the previous night and it was 0.5°C above normal for the place, the officials said.

    Gulmarg recorded a low of minus 1.0°C against 0.0°C on the previous night and it was 0.6°C above normal for the world famous skiing resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, he said.

    In Kupwara town, he said, the mercury settled at 3.4°C against 4.0°C on the previous night and it was 0.2°C above normal for the north Kashmir area.

    Jammu recorded a low of 13.2°C against 14.9°C on the previous night. It was 2.3°C below normal for J&K’s winter capital, he said.

    Banihal, he said, recorded a low of 2.2°C (below normal by 3.1°C), Batote 3.5°C (below normal by 4.6°C), Katra 10.0°C (2.5°C below normal) and Bhadarwah 3.0°C (0.9°C below normal).(GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

  • Hyderabad gears up for another spell of rains

    Hyderabad gears up for another spell of rains

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    Hyderabad: Hyderabad is gearing up for another spell of rains as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Hyderabad issues a yellow alert for many districts of the state from March 25 to 27. The weather department has warned of thunderstorms or rains in Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana.

    Today and tomorrow, all six zones in Hyderabad – Charminar, Khairatabad, Kukatpally, LB Nagar, Secunderabad, and Serilingampally – are expected to have a partially cloudy sky, with light rains or thundershowers expected towards evening or night.

    Four-fold increase in rains in Hyderabad

    March has seen a four-fold increase in rains in Hyderabad, with the city receiving 43.9 mm rains in the current month against the normal rains of 10.1 mm. Similarly, the neighboring district Ranga Reddy has witnessed heavy rains, receiving 36.2 mm which is more than a four-fold rise from the month’s normal rains of 7.5 mm.

    The recent rains, thunderstorms, and hailstorms have caused the maximum and minimum temperatures in all districts of Telangana, including Hyderabad, to dip significantly.

    Hyderabad to see decline in maximum temperature

    Apart from IMD, the Telangana State Development Planning Society (TSDPS) has also forecast light to moderate rains and thunderstorms in many places in the state. As per the weather department, the maximum temperature in the state is likely to be in the range of 34 and 39 degrees Celsius, with Hyderabad’s maximum temperature between 34 and 36 degrees Celsius.

    In view of the forecast made by both IMD Hyderabad and TSDPS, residents are advised to take necessary precautions and plan their travel accordingly. It is important to note that rains in Hyderabad can cause flooding and waterlogging in low-lying areas, hence people need to be cautious.

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  • MeT predicts ‘widespread’ rains in plains, snow over upper reaches

    MeT predicts ‘widespread’ rains in plains, snow over upper reaches

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    Weather department here on Friday predict widespread rains and thunderstorm with snowfall over higher reaches at most places of Jammu and Kashmir till weekend.

    A meteorological department official here told GNS that there was possibility of hailstorm in plains during the time—March 24-25.

    “Thunderstorm may be accompanied by strong gusty winds. Rain likely to commence from (March 24) afternoon onwards,” he said.

    The weather department also urged farmers to “postpone” spraying of orchards while commuters intending to travel on highway and other hilly areas have been asked to confirm road status from concerned traffic police before starting their journey.

    Regarding temperature, the MeT official said, Srinagar recorded a low of 5.3°C against 5.2°C on the previous night and it was 0.3°C above normal for the summer capital.

    Qazigund, he said, recorded a low of 4.0°C against 3.2°C on the previous night and it was 0.3°C above normal for the gateway town of Kashmir.

    Pahalgam, he said, recorded a low of 0.6°C against minus 0.2°C on the previous night and it was 0.2°C above normal for the famous tourist resort in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

    Kokernag recorded a low of 4.7°C against 4.5°C on the previous night and it was 1.4°C above normal for the place, the officials said.

    Gulmarg recorded a low of 0.0°C, the same as on the previous night and it was 1.6°C above normal for the world famous skiing resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, he said.

    In Kupwara town, he said, the mercury settled at 4.0°C against 3.7°C on the previous night and it was 0.8°C above normal for the north Kashmir area.

    Jammu recorded a low of 14.9°C against 13.8°C on the previous night. It was 0.6°C below normal for J&K’s winter capital, he said.

    Banihal, he said, recorded a low of 5.0°C (below normal by 0.3°C), Batote 7.5°C (below normal by 0.6°C), Katra 12.0°C (0.5°C below normal) and Bhadarwah 5.6°C (1.7°C above normal).

    Ladakh’s Leh and Kargil, he said, recorded a low of minus 3.0°C and minus 1.9°C respectively.

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  • MeT forecast ‘widespread’ rains in plains, snow over upper reaches in J&K

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    Srinagar, Mar 24: Weather department here on Friday forecast widespread rains and thunderstorm with snowfall over higher reaches at most places of Jammu and Kashmir till weekend.

    A meteorological department official here told GNS that there was possibility of hailstorm in plains during the time—March 24-25.

    “Thunderstorm may be accompanied by strong gusty winds. Rain likely to commence from (March 24) afternoon onwards,” he said.

    The weather department also urged farmers to “postpone” spraying of orchards while commuters intending to travel on highway and other hilly areas have been asked to confirm road status from concerned traffic police before starting their journey.

    Regarding temperature, the MeT official said, Srinagar recorded a low of 5.3°C against 5.2°C on the previous night and it was 0.3°C above normal for the summer capital.

    Qazigund, he said, recorded a low of 4.0°C against 3.2°C on the previous night and it was 0.3°C above normal for the gateway town of Kashmir.

    Pahalgam, he said, recorded a low of 0.6°C against minus 0.2°C on the previous night and it was 0.2°C above normal for the famous tourist resort in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

    Kokernag recorded a low of 4.7°C against 4.5°C on the previous night and it was 1.4°C above normal for the place, the officials said.

    Gulmarg recorded a low of 0.0°C, the same as on the previous night and it was 1.6°C above normal for the world famous skiing resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, he said.

    In Kupwara town, he said, the mercury settled at 4.0°C against 3.7°C on the previous night and it was 0.8°C above normal for the north Kashmir area.

    Jammu recorded a low of 14.9°C against 13.8°C on the previous night. It was 0.6°C below normal for J&K’s winter capital, he said.

    Banihal, he said, recorded a low of 5.0°C (below normal by 0.3°C), Batote 7.5°C (below normal by 0.6°C), Katra 12.0°C (0.5°C below normal) and Bhadarwah 5.6°C (1.7°C above normal).

    Ladakh’s Leh and Kargil, he said, recorded a low of minus 3.0°C and minus 1.9°C respectively.(GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

  • Telangana: KCR to tour, examine crop damage due to unseasonal rains

    Telangana: KCR to tour, examine crop damage due to unseasonal rains

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    Hyderabad: Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekhar Rao will evaluate agricultural damage caused by the recent unseasonal rains, and hailstorms in several districts of the state.

    “In the context of crop damage due to recent unseasonal rains, chief minister K Chandrashekhar Rao will tour the districts of Khammam, Mahabubabad, Warangal and Karimnagar, will interact with farmers and provide confidence to them,” read a press release from the CMO.

    Unseasonal rains and hailstorm in parts of Telangana have damaged standing crops in more than 1.50 lakh acres, according to initial estimates by the state government.

    The unexpected rains and hail storms due to the trough over the state caused huge losses to farmers, who were hoping to reap the Rabi harvest in a few days.

    Maize, mango, cotton, and chilli crops have been damaged due to the untimely rains and hailstorm.

    Based on the preliminary estimates from District Collectors, Telangana State Rythu Bandhu Samithi president and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) legislator Palla Rajeshwar Reddy stated that crops over 1.50 lakh acres belonging to 80,000 farmers were damaged.

    The actual losses could be much higher. The state government is waiting for reports from agriculture clusters. There are 2,603 agriculture clusters in the state.

    Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao has asked the district ministers concerned, the Chief Secretary and the officials to get the details of the damages caused by hailstorm.

    The Chief Minister is also likely to visit badly-affected districts on Wednesday. He is likely to announce relief measures after the visit.

    The state government has demanded that the Centre should send its teams to assess the damage caused to the crops due to the unseasonal rains.

    However, the BRS government does not have huge expectations. Rajeshwar Reddy alleged that during the monsoon, when there was a crop loss of Rs 7,000 crore, the Centre had given just Rs 250 crore.

    The opposition parties and farmers’ groups have demanded the state government to come to the rescue of affected farmers.

    As the state government is not implementing any crop insurance scheme, the farmers are looking towards the state government to compensate for the loss they incurred.

    Some farmers’ organizations are demanding the state government to either implement the Centre’s Pradahan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) or launch its own scheme.

    BJP state President Bandi Sanjay claimed that there was a crop loss in more than five lakh acres of crops in about 13 districts.

    He said chilli and mango farmers were the worst affected due to rains and hailstorms and added that about 40,000 acres of mango crop has been damaged due to rains.

    He alleged that since the Telangana government was not implementing crop insurance schemes of the Centre, farmers were not getting crop insurance for the damages caused due to rains.

    In an open letter to the Chief Minister, Bandi Sanjay said that if the state government implemented the PMFBY, farmers would have immediately received the compensation.

    However, the BRS government says that the PMFBY is useful only for the insurance companies and not for farmers. It wants the Centre to bring a new crop insurance scheme.

    CPI-M state Secretary Tammineni Veerabhadram demanded that a compensation of Rs 20,000 per acre should be paid to each acre to all those farmers who lost their standing crops.



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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )