"Much Worse Than Covid": UP Farmers After Heavy Rain Damages Crops

Out of UP's 75 districts, 67 recorded excess rainfall last week according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Erratic weather patterns that saw deficient rain during monsoon season but heavy rainfall afterward has damaged crops in many villages in Uttar Pradesh.

Out of UP's 75 districts, 67 recorded excess rainfall last week according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The excess rain has led to waterlogging in many towns and cities but farmers have been hit the hardest after rainwater entered fields and destroyed crops and vegetables.

"We prepare all the crops by taking loans from banks, but there are dozens of such villages which have been ruined due to rain," said Ramcharan, a farmer.