Assam’s tea industry is reeling from the effects of rainfall deficit and Covid-induced lockdowns
GUWAHATI: After being hit hard by Covid-induced lockdowns last year, Assam’s tea industry is reeling from rainfall deficit this year, and as a result tea production till May is projected to drop by about 60 million kg as compared to the same period in 2019.
Adviser of North Eastern Tea Association (NETA) Bidyananda Barkakoty said, “2021 has been an unusual year so far for the Assam tea industry as far as tea production is concerned.
A study has been carried out to assess crop losses due to the impact of prolonged drought-like situation. This study has also considered the rainfall received in the last few days.”