Agriculture

Hailstorm Damages Crops on Over 200 Hectares in North Gondar

AI SUMMARY

A hailstorm in Janamora Woreda has damaged crops across more than 200 hectares of land, directly affecting 424 farmers.

A hailstorm occurred the day before yesterday in the Akura area of Saqba Kebele, Janamora Woreda, North Gondar Zone.
The hailstorm damaged crops planted on more than 200 hectares of land.
Barley, wheat, faba bean, pea, and lentil crops suffered substantial damage.
424 farmers were directly affected by the disaster.
Over 17 kebeles in the woreda previously experienced uncultivated farmland and fodder shortages due to El Niño during the last Meher season.