Elathur: Farming sector suffered major losses due to the incessant rains over the last few days. As per the figures from the agricultural department, farm losses over the last one week stands at Rs 5.67 crores. 

Rain wreaked havoc over 225.32 hectares of farmland. 97,748 banana plants have been destroyed so far. Tapioca and rice cultivation have also taken a hit. 

2,193 farmers suffered from losses in the district so far. While the majority of losses were reported in the Mukkam region, the least was reported from Vadakara. Coconut plants, rubber plants, and black pepper plants were also destroyed in the torrid downpour. Several fields continue to remain waterlogged giving farmers sleepless nights.