Farmer’s told News Agency Current News of India (CNI) that they got huge loss due to the hailstorms and speedy rainfall and damaged their Apple Orchards, they are dependent on the orchards, which are their livelihoods.(He Said).

They also said that they have suffered a huge loss and they urged the LG government for assistance after properly assessing the damage.

They said that the affected areas of Kulgam include Niloh, Muhammadpura, Dadarkot, Kanji, Kader, Kala, and Similarly in Shopian the affected areas are Behibagh, Kaprin, and Kanjiullar.