Gujarat: Rs 1,085 crore loss to agriculture, horticulture

According to the preliminary assessments of the Gujarat government,Tauktaehas caused a loss of overRs 1,085 crore tohorticultureand Agriculture-notes-for-state-psc-exams”>Agriculture in the state. The bulk of the damage to agriculture and has occurred in four districts of Saurashtra Gir-Somnath, Junagadh, Amreli, and Bhavnagar. However, other districts have also reported significant losses.

The crops damaged are mango, coconut, banana, and vegetables. Papaya, sapota, date palm, and other fruit crops have sustained damages too. Horticulture crops have been damaged across 1 lakh hectares.