India, Aug. 7 -- Agriculture Minister T Siddique on Friday said the preliminary estimate of crop losses caused by the ongoing rain and floods in Kerala has reached Rs 99.29 crore, while the state has sought Rs 110 crore in financial assistance from the Centre for relief and restoration measures.

Speaking to reporters, Siddique said that as of Thursday, 36,829 farmers have been affected by the rain and flooding.

"Crop damage has been reported in 3,264 hectares of agricultural land. The estimated crop loss as of Thursday evening stands at Rs 99.29 crore. This is only a preliminary assessment, and the figure is expected to increase as more reports come in," he said.

The minister said he had written to Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Si...