The weather in Muzaffarnagar has increased the concern of the farmers. Due to intermittent rains for about 24 hours, public life was thrown out of gear. There was hailstorm in Basera. The wheat crop fell. Potato fields were waterlogged, posing a threat to the crop. Due to the strong wind, the tree fell on Meerut Road in the city. This affected the traffic.
It started raining in many areas of the district from Friday night itself. There was hailstorm in Baseda of Chhapar area. The farmers had to bear the loss. Due to rain, the day’s maximum temperature dropped to 19.5 degree Celsius. While Friday night’s minimum temperature was recorded at 16.4 degree Celsius. The district has recorded 27.0 mm of rain. Due to the rain, the sowing of sugarcane and the operation of the crusher were affected. Normal life remained chaotic on Saturday. The markets also remained deserted. The number of vehicles on the roads was also affected.
Administration alerted till March 20
In view of the rains in the district, an alert has been issued till March 20. District Disaster Specialist Omkar Chaturvedi says that people should leave the old dilapidated buildings and move to safer places. Step out of the house only when necessary work is done. Stay away from open sewers and electric wires. Keep a proper distance from the construction site.
can contact here
For electrical breakdown, helpline number 1912 can be contacted. In any other problem, you can contact the Integrated Control Center / District Disaster Management Authority on the phone number 01312436918/9412210080. Use Damini app for prevention and early warning of accidents caused by lightning.
Mustard is most at risk
Farmers are very worried due to damage to wheat and mustard crops due to rain. Farmers Rajendra, Harbir, Shamshad, Prahlad, Sameer, Alok, Harendra say that the mustard crop is standing ready in the fields. Mustard crop can fall down in the fields due to rain and wind.
Damage to wheat and mustard crop due to rain
The crops have been damaged due to heavy torrential rains. Sowing of sugarcane has been affected. Farmers Goldie Rathi, Pratap Singh, Nepal Singh, Mubarak Ali say that wheat and mustard crops have been damaged by the rains.
Lightning struck Kakrauli, equipment blew up
It rained heavily in Kakrauli village on Friday night. Meanwhile, the electrical equipment of the houses got burnt due to lightning. Electrical equipment of villagers Tosin, Bilal, Vikas Jain, Ashu, Lotia, Gata, Saqib, Bhura, Zulfikar, Bittu etc. got burnt. Tausin’s water tanker explodes with a bang.
farmers crop failed
Normal life was disrupted due to rain. It rained in Baseda and Bhainsrahedi. Farmer Bijendra Dhiman’s seven bigha wheat crop has fallen.
