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Guava Crisis: India's Prized Crop Devastated by Weather
20 Jan
Summary
- Monsoon rains, fruit flies, and fungi destroyed 2.9 million pounds of guava.
- Over 1,300 hectares of guava crop in Prayagraj facing significant yield loss.
- Extreme weather events are increasingly causing devastating financial losses for farmers.
The Allahabadi guava crop in Prayagraj, India, has suffered immense devastation due to extreme weather and pest infestations. A heavier-than-normal monsoon season, coupled with a widespread fruit fly infestation and fungal disease, has led to the destruction of approximately 13,000 quintals (2.9 million pounds) of the valuable produce. This event severely impacts the region's economy, where over 1,300 hectares are dedicated to this crop.
