Kerala’s farm sector reports losses arising from scorching summer heat
The Hindu·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Kerala's agriculture sector reports ₹10.54 crore crop loss across 344 hectares affecting 2,032 farmers in 14 districts. Intense summer heat and absent seasonal rainfall damaged paddy and banana crops. Thiruvananthapuram, Malappuram, and Alappuzha districts reported highest losses through April 21, 2026.
Key Entities
KeralaAgriculture Department₹10.54 crore344 hectares2,032 farmers14 districtsThiruvananthapuramMalappuramAlappuzhapaddybanana