Jammu, April 12 -- The untimely spell of rain, hailstorm and even snow in higher reaches of Jammu Province has put the entire farming community in a deep distress as standing crops which were ready for harvest on the traditional day of Baisakhi, have been devastated leaving a trail of destruction. Local fruits, especially mango trees, have also faced colossal damage as sudden change in temperatures and hailstorm has destroyed the blossomed branches to such an extent that fruit-bearing this year has become near impossible.
The MeT department has forecast more rain in the coming days making it hard for farmers to overcome these challenges which have shattered their dreams of good yield and better days ahead. This entire situation is a matter...