Tamil Nadu Minister MRK Panneerselvam on Wednesday stated that 16,000 hectares of farmland in the State have been inundated due to rain in the ongoing northeast monsoon. He added that compensation will be provided wherever over 33% of the crop area is damaged.

“Around 16,000 hectares of farmland have been inundated due to rain, and compensation will be provided wherever over 33% of the crop area is damaged,” MRK Panneerselvam told reporters.

He also alleged that during the previous AIADMK government led by Edappadi K. Palaniswami, paddy bags were left in open spaces.

“During EPS’s tenure, paddy bags were left in open spaces. Now, the government is ensuring that all stocks are stored properly. The present government has procured far more paddy and is building additional facilities to sup

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