Severe drought situation prevailing in Kerala has caused damage to crops in 30353.06 hectares of agriculture land, State Minister For Revenue, E Chandrasekharan said today "Total loss in the agriculture sector is Rs.226 crore," Chandrasekharan told the state assembly.
Kerala Government today declared the state as drought-hit in view of the sharp decrease in rainfall during the South West Monsoon and said that Centre would be approached for necessary assistance to meet the emergency situation.