Banana plantation in thousands of acres in the surroundings of Mettupalayam were damaged in a storm on Wednesday night.

Heavy rain lashed several villages in Lingapuram and Sirumugai in Mettupalayam taluk for about two hours.

The rain harvested the hopes of farmers who were expecting a good yield. They have urged the district administration to provide suitable compensation for the loss suffered.

Meanwhile, several other trees were also uprooted, with many pulling down electric posts leading to power cuts in most areas. Power supply was restored only on Thursday evening. Traffic was also affected on Annur Road after trees were uprooted.

Revenue officials are assessing the damages to banana plantations and are likely to submit a report in the coming days.

Source - http://www.freshplaza.com