Floods devastate Kashmir’s ‘rice bowl’, farmers fear food crisis

Floods devastate Kashmir’s ‘rice bowl’, farmers fear food crisis

Srinagar, Sep 5: Thousands of hectares of farmland across Kashmir have been submerged after days of heavy rains, devastating paddy crops in what is known as the Valley’s “rice bowl”. Farmers said the floods flattened their nearly ripened crop, washed away fertile soil, and destroyed their only source of income, leaving many on the brink of despair. Muhammad Shafi Ganai, 40, a marginal farmer from Khudwani in Kulgam, said floodwaters swallowed mo…

Floods damage paddy, other crops, horticulture in Kashmir - Daily Good Morning Kashmir

Recent floods in Kashmir have caused extensive damage to farmland, crops, and horticultural produce, leaving local farmers devastated. As per the details available, the rising waters have submerged acres of paddy fields, fruit orchards, and other essential crops. The floodwaters have also damaged numerous structures, exacerbating the loss for families whose livelihoods depend on agriculture. Several farmers described the extent of the destructio…

CM Omar Abdullah chairs high-level meeting to review flood situation in Kashmir valley - The Legitimate

Calls for embankment reinforcement at vulnerable spots, swift relief measures, restoration of essential services  Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting to review the flood situation in the Kashmir valley with a focus on rescue, relief and rehabilitation measures. The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Minister for Health & Medical Education Sakina Itoo, Minister for Jal Shakti Javed …

Indian floods wash away apple orchards in Kashmir

Indian floods wash away apple orchards in Kashmir