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Agri Minister takes stock of crop losses from hailstorm, heavy rainfall as fresh Western Disturbance looms

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has directed officials to assess crop losses due to heavy rainfall and hailstorms across several states. The ministry is coordinating with state governments to gather ground-level information and will hold discussions with affected state agriculture ministers. Farmers are advised to deploy hail nets, harvest crops promptly, and take protective measures for livestock and produce.