Floods and landslides to further impact plantation sector in Kerala

The damage to standing crops and infrastructure is very severe in Wayanad

The floods and landslides in Kerala, especially in the plantation areas of Wayanad, Palakkad and Idukki, are expected to further impact the state's plantation industry. The industry lost around Rs 3,384 crore last year due to heavy floods. The floods and the landslides that occurred last week are expected to have a major impact on crops including tea, coffee and cardamom, said industry sources.

"The plantation sector has been affected badly. Wayanad is the worst-hit, while floods and landslides have been reported in Munnar and Peerumed in Idukki district and Nelliyampathy in Palakkad. We are yet to assess the extent