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Odisha's farmers caught in a vicious climate trap
By Express News Service2 min read at The New Indian Express
In brief
Odisha's agriculture sector, particularly the farming community, suffered severe damage from six rounds of flooding since July, affecting over 40 lakh people and 2.12 lakh hectares of paddy crops, prompting the state government to release nearly ₹1,000 crore for relief.
A developing cyclone approaching the Andhra Pradesh coast threatens further damage to the upcoming kharif paddy harvest, while El Niño conditions forecast a warmer winter.
The article notes that with local body elections approaching, rural distress could influence public perceptions of the government's response, but argues that disaster management must shift toward proactive preparedness.
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Odisha’s agriculture sector has just emerged from a difficult monsoon season. Six rounds of flooding since July have dealt a to the farming community, burdening the rural economy. The successive deluges affected lakhs of people, disrupted the main cropping season and forced the government to announce special assistance packages. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, accompanied by cabinet colleagues, undertook surveys to assess the damage. Estimates suggest that more than 40 lakh people across the coastal, southern and northern regions were affected by the , while…
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