Diplomat Correspondent
Srinagar, DD, Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari has expressed deep concern over the damage to delicate apple blossoms caused by Friday’s hailstorm in various parts of the Valley, especially in Shopian district, where stormy winds and hail created havoc in many apple orchards.
He has urged the authorities to ensure that agricultural experts provide timely guidance to the affected farmers in order to help mitigate the impact on crop yield.
In his statement, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari said, “I have been informed that intense hailstorms and strong winds have severely damaged the delicate apple blossoms and have uprooted some trees in orchards across various areas of the Valley, especially in Shopian district, where extensive damage to the blossoms has been reported, potentially threatening the upcoming harvest.”
He further said, “I extend my deepest sympathies to all those affected by this harsh weather, and I urge the administration to deploy official teams to the affected areas for a thorough assessment of the damage. It is also imperative that agricultural experts provide timely guidance to farmers to help mitigate the impact on crop yield.”DD