According to Bargarh District agricultural survey report, 11.44 per cent of standing crops had been affected in Phailin and rains in the district.
In Attabira Block more than 8,150 hectares (ha), 2,680 ha in Bhatli, 720 ha in Paikmal, 2,135 ha in Baragarh, 3,500 ha in Barpali, 1,050 ha in Bheden, 2,602 ha in Ambavona, 1,050 ha in Padampur, 2,250 ha in Jharbandh, 3,600 ha in Sohela, 3,350 ha in Bijapur and 773 ha in Gaisilet blocks had been affected in the cyclone.
However, the district administration is yet to disburse compensation to the farmers, stoking large scale resentment among them. “A survey is going on. After the report, we will give compensation to the farmers,” assured Deputy Director of Agriculture, Baragarh Amiya Sahu.