December 30, Colombo (LNW): The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board (AAIB) has announced that its assessment of crop damage for the Yala season will be finalised today (30).
This follows a comprehensive survey conducted across several regions affected by the recent severe flooding.
According to the AAIB, the damage evaluations have already been completed in key districts, including Polonnaruwa, Vavuniya, Mullaitivu, Mannar, Batticaloa, and Ampara.
These assessments, carried out with the support of the Department of Agricultural Development, have focused on identifying the extent of the destruction caused by the flooding that devastated large parts of the island last November.
The AAIB reported that approximately 80,000 acres of farmland have been identified as suffering damage as a result of the floodwaters.
The floods, which caused widespread disruption, are believed to have impacted a significant number of crops, including paddy, vegetables, and other essential agricultural products.
Once the final damage reports are compiled, the AAIB has assured the public that compensation payments to affected farmers will begin without delay.
The board has expressed its commitment to providing financial relief to those who have suffered from the catastrophic events, helping to support the recovery of the agricultural sector, which is vital to the country’s economy and food security.
The finalisation of the assessments and the subsequent distribution of compensation is expected to provide some relief to farmers, many of whom have faced significant losses due to the extreme weather conditions.
