Unseasonal rain with high-speed wind since the past week has resulted in huge damage of paddy crops almost at ready stage for harvest in several districts in Madhya Pradesh, prompting the state administration for an assessment of loss to ensure financial support for the affected farmers.

The Gwalior-Chambal region in the state that had already witnessed tragic flood during the monsoon season a few months ago, reportedly has been the worst-affected zone, especially districts such as Morena, Datia, Sheopur etc.

Former State Home Minister, Narottam Mishra, after inspecting damaged paddy crops in his native district of Datia, said on Saturday that farmers have lost their crops and ensured that they would be compensated for the loss.

Mishra, a five-time former Minister, who has been camping

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