Environment · India
Climate Crisis Threatens Himachal Pradesh's Apple Economy
Himachal Pradesh's significant apple economy, valued at Rs 5,000 crore, is facing a severe climate crisis. Unseasonal weather patterns, including rains and hailstorms, are projected to cause a nearly 40% drop in production this year. This climate-induced impact affects an estimated 2.5 lakh farming families in the hill state.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 1 · Centre 3 · Right 0 n = 4
- Left (1): The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (3): Mathrubhumi English, The Times of India, The Tribune