New Delhi, April 5, 2026 — Following reports of severe, unseasonal weather disrupting agricultural belts across the country, Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers Welfare, and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has officially taken cognizance of the massive crop damage caused by heavy rainfall and sudden hailstorms in multiple states.
Stepping in to reassure the agricultural community, the Union Minister issued a statement on Sunday, urging farmers not to panic over the potential financial losses.
“Farmer brothers and sisters need not worry,” Chouhan assured. “In this hour of crisis, the Modi Government stands firmly with our farmers.”
Urgent Review Ordered
In swift administrative action, Chouhan has directed senior officials within the Agriculture Ministry to immediately review the extent of the crop damage. He instructed his department to establish direct contact with local authorities in the affected states to gather accurate ground-level information and data regarding the ruined harvests.
Furthermore, the Union Minister is scheduled to hold high-level discussions later today with the respective state Agriculture Ministers to coordinate relief efforts and properly assess the statewide agricultural impacts.
The sudden change in weather patterns, marked by intense hailstorms and heavy downpours, has sparked widespread anxiety among the farming community right at the cusp of the harvesting season, making the Centre’s rapid intervention a critical step for potential relief and compensation packages.