Ramanathapuram farmers in distress as ready-to-harvest crops get submerged after heavy rains

CHENNAI: Continuous rainfall across the region has plunged Ramanathapuram farmers into distress after their ready-to-harvest crops got fully submerged under water. Ramanathapuram witnessed heavy rainfall over the past two days following intense atmospheric pressure, according to a Maalaimalar report.

Normal life has been affected severely with waterlogging being recorded in several areas. Island areas like Rameshwaram experienced an intense cloud burst after nearly six decades, receiving 346 mm of rain over this week.

Adding to the woes, ready-to-harvest paddy crops got submerged in stagnant water in villages like Bhadradharavai, Vannankundu and surrounding areas of Regunathapuram in the district. Unfortunately, the unprecedented rainfall that continues to batter the region has also hindered efforts to rescue the crops.

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Farmers expressed their anguish over the situation and requested the government to compensate them for their loss.

In another rain-related incident, a government hospital in the district is surrounded by rainwater, causing great inconvenience to the medical staff and patients. Works are on to address the situation, the report added.

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