Unseasonal rainfall damages paddy crops in 7 tehsils in dist

Unseasonal rain in Pune has damaged paddy crops, as well as other standing crops such as sugarcane and maize. The rain has caused concerns among farmers who had recently cut the paddy crops and were planning to thresh them. Agriculture officials predict that the rain could impact the expected output and quality of the harvest. The affected farmers are calling for compensation to recover from their losses. The rain is expected to result in an increase in the price of Indrayani rice in wholesale and retail markets.

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