Banana plants damaged as rain wreaks havoc in Erode district

ERODE/TIRUPPUR: Following heavy rain and strong winds, over 50,000 banana plants have collapsed in various villages in Nambiyur, Bhavani and Anthiyur taluks of Erode district. Meanwhile, the affected farmers have urged the authorities to take steps and provide compensation of Rs 2 lakh per acre. Sixteen houses were also damaged in Nambiyur.

Heavy rain, accompanied by strong winds, lashed various parts of Erode district, including Nambiyur, Perundurai, Bhavani, Ammapet, and Anthiyur on Sunday night.