Haryana News: Heavy Rains and Storms Devastate Crops in Haryana: Farmers Demand Urgent Government Relief

Unseasonal storms and heavy rainfall have wreaked havoc across parts of Haryana, leaving farmers in deep distress as standing crops, particularly wheat and paddy, suffer extensive damage. Many have reported significant losses, with both the harvest and essential farming equipment affected. 

#WATCH | Bhiwani, Haryana | A farmer, Jaynarayan, says, "I am from Bihar. I had taken some farms on contract here... We have suffered a huge loss in both paddy and wheat... It has become difficult to raise our children. We plead to the government to provide some relief and help… pic.twitter.com/RG251QScNn

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Jaynarayan, a farmer originally from Bihar who had taken farmland on contract in Haryana’s Bhiwani district, expressed the pain of countless others like him.

“We have suffered a huge loss in both paddy and wheat... It has become difficult to raise our children,” he said, pleading for government support. “Neither the machine can run in the crop nor can it be harvested. Our machines also flew away, and the wheat got wet while going to the market.”

Crops Flattened, Machinery Damaged

The sudden storm accompanied by torrential rains left many fields waterlogged and flattened. Harvest-ready wheat was either destroyed in the fields or rendered unfit for sale due to moisture. In some cases, transportation efforts were thwarted as hail and winds overturned or damaged harvesting equipment, compounding the crisis for already struggling farmers.

Agricultural experts have raised alarms over the financial and emotional toll such erratic weather patterns are having on small and marginal farmers, particularly those who depend on seasonal yields to sustain their livelihoods.

Farmers Seek Relief and Compensation

Farmers are now appealing to the state and central governments for immediate relief in the form of compensation, loan waivers, and support for repairing damaged equipment. They also demand quick damage assessments and the activation of disaster relief funds.

With agriculture being the backbone of rural Haryana’s economy, the recent calamity has once again spotlighted the urgent need for climate-resilient farming policies, timely disaster response, and stronger support mechanisms for farmers during unforeseen natural events.