Udupi District: Good Rainfall Amid Orange Alert

Udupi district welcomed a generous rainfall this season, providing much-needed water for crops and easing worries over water scarcity among local farmers.

Despite the favorable rains, the district agriculture office has issued an orange alert, citing the risk of a citrus disease that could affect orange orchards in the area. The alert urges growers to inspect trees for early signs and take preventive measures.

Farmers are advised to apply recommended fungicides, practice proper orchard hygiene, and report any symptoms to the extension officers. The government will initiate a support program to help affected growers, aiming to minimize potential yield losses and safeguard the region’s citrus economy. Source: Google News – Udupi.