LUCKNOW, Oct. 13 -- As many as 6,18,327 farmers insured under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) in Uttar Pradesh have reported crop losses following recent spells of unseasonal rain and strong winds in most parts of the state, prompting the agriculture department and insurance companies to initiate the verification process for compensation.

With around 23.36 lakh farmers insured for Kharif crops this year under the scheme, the number of reported losses has crossed 26% of the insured farmers base. Lalitpur, Mahoba and Jhansi under the Bundelkhand region have recorded the highest number of complaints.

"Over six lakh farmers have reported their crop losses following recent rain and heavy winds, using our toll-free number, portal...