Vijayawada, Nov. 10 -- Andhra Pradesh Minister for Agriculture K Atchannaidu directed the officials to expedite the enumeration of crop loss due to 'Arnab, and 'Murasu' cyclones. The officials informed him that crops in 4,61,194 hectares have been damaged due to the cyclones.
The Minister held a teleconference here on Tuesday with the officials of agriculture and horticulture. The officials apprised him that crops were damaged in 3,27,843 hectares, registering a 30.05 percent crop loss in 15 districts by the 'Arnab' cyclone. As many as 5,32,136 farmers suffered crop loss in the 15 districts, the officials told the Minister.
"AP suffered a huge loss of 9,78,091 tonnes of agricultural produce, worth Rs 2,392.84 crore under the impact of 'Ar...