Cyclone Phyan that struck the western coast of India caught several farmers unawares. November is no time to be expecting thunder storms! But the rains came and stayed for several days after that.
Harvested paddy that awaited threshing got innundated
Harvested paddy that was lying in the field awaiting threshing got caught in the downpour. Low-lying khazan areas were inundated for several hours and this led to rotting of the harvest
Inspecting losses and salvaging what can be salvaged
In some cases it was possible to salvage a part of the crop and let it dry
Sitting in water for several hours, the paddy has resprouted!
In many cases, the dampness and the heat resulted in the paddy sprouting seedlings again! This is of no use to the farmers. It can certainly not be eaten and replanting these is not possible for most, as there is a shortage of water in the later months when water is needed for the rice.
Chorao-Madel Farmers Club 