Weather batters Himachal apple crop, production set to plunge: Dr. Satish Kumar

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Unseasonal rain and repeated hailstorms have severely damaged apple orchards across Himachal Pradesh, with production expected to decline sharply this season. Himachal Pradesh Department of Horticulture Director Dr. Satish Kumar said the erratic weather disrupted flowering, pollination and fruit setting in key apple-growing districts, including Shimla. Orchardists have sought immediate government support, compensation and relief measures, warning that the losses could significantly impact the livelihoods of thousands of farming families dependent on horticulture. #HimachalPradesh #Shimla #AppleCrop #Horticulture #Rain #Hailstorm #Farmers #Orchardists #ClimateChange #Agriculture Thank you for watching our video! You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3c8Adi6 Visit https://www.thehindu.com/ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more. You can also download our apps: Android: https://bit.ly/3nboBEi iOs: https://apple.co/3EDCwt4 The Hindu is committed to kee

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