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SRINAGAR — The recent hailstorm has devastated the farmers of Dhobijan area of Shopian in south Kashmir as their entire crop has been destroyed, leaving them in financial distress.

"Advance payments from apple traders have been halted, exacerbating their challenges. The farmers now face an uncertain future, unsure of how to survive this economic crisis without any viable crops," the farmers told the news agency KNS.

The farmers, plagued by shattered hope, are now placing their expectations on the mercy of the government. They fervently appeal to the authorities, urging them to provide necessary compensation for their losses.

JK Kisan leader, Ab Rashid Pandith visited the hailstorm-affected area, passionately appealing to the government.

He urged them to consider waiving off the loans of the farmers and providing free ration for the upcoming season.

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SRINAGAR — The recent hailstorm has devastated the farmers of Dhobijan area of Shopian in south Kashmir as their entire crop has been destroyed, leaving them in financial distress.

"Advance payments from apple traders have been halted, exacerbating their challenges. The farmers now face an uncertain future, unsure of how to survive this economic crisis without any viable crops," the farmers told the news agency KNS.

The farmers, plagued by shattered hope, are now placing their expectations on the mercy of the government. They fervently appeal to the authorities, urging them to provide necessary compensation for their losses.

JK Kisan leader, Ab Rashid Pandith visited the hailstorm-affected area, passionately appealing to the government.

He urged them to consider waiving off the loans of the farmers and providing free ration for the upcoming season.

This post first appeared on The Kashmir Pulse

KUPWARA — Hailstorm wreaked havoc in many villages of Kupwara district, causing damage to apple orchards and walnut trees on Monday afternoon.

Reports reaching GNS said that in some villages including Puthwari Nowgam, Reshwari, Yahama, Mawerbala, Lawoosa, Qalamabad, Audoora, Shatgund Bala and Drangsoo, the hailstorm started at 5:32 PM and lasted for about eight minutes which resulted in heavy damage to apple trees, walnuts, cherry and vegetable gardens.

“This year, we expected a good crop as our orchards seemed to be abundant with apples, but the hailstorm has dashed all our hopes,” locals said.

They urged the government to help them as they had suffered huge losses for the past many years.

Damage to the apple orchards has also been reported in Handwara, Rajwar and Qaziabad areas.

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