Major Disasters and Severe Weather Caused Over $21 Billion in Crop Losses in 2023 fb.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from fb.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The deficit rainfall in Karnataka has caused crop losses in 42 lakh hectares, worth about Rs 30,433 crore, during the six-month kharif season. The drought has affected agricultural and horticultural crops, leading to a 28% rainfall deficit and the third lowest rainfall in the state since 1973. This has resulted in farmers being unable to sow major crops and has posed a challenge in meeting drinking water needs.
Florida leaders including Simpson have been pushing the federal government to approve Idalia funding, including aid to farmers and ranchers, and assistance for past storms. They would like the aid before a possible federal government shutdown.