LUCKNOW, Nov. 2 -- The unseasonal rainfall with high winds due the Montha cyclone in the past few days has destroyed crops in around 20 districts including all districts under Devipatan and Bundelkhand regions.

Heavy rain has not only destroyed standing crops like pulses, oilseeds, and paddy, but also delayed Rabi sowing, especially wheat, until field moisture levels return to normal. The state government has ordered surveys to assess the damage and ensure compensation for affected farmers.

"Joint teams of the agriculture and the revenue departments are conducting field surveys to assess the losses. Based on the findings, the government will distribute compensation to the affected farmers as per the rules," principal secretary, agricult...