Farmers whose fields were damaged by recent heavy rains have been instructed to file loss reports within 14 days at their respective Agrarian Service Centres, the Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board announced.

Following assessments, compensation will be provided based on the extent of damage, with payments capped at Rs. 100,000 per hectare for paddy, maize, potatoes, soya, chillies, and big onions. 

Issuing a statement, the Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board stated that this scheme is offered free of charge, with no insurance premium required from farmers.

The directive comes after adverse low‑pressure weather conditions submerged cultivated lands in several districts at the start of the 2026 Yala season, damaging crops at their initial stage.

The Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation Minister has instructed the Insurance Board to carry out continuous supervision and ensure maximum benefits reach farmers, underscoring the government’s commitment to stabilizing the rural economy.

The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board noted that once floodwaters recede, the full extent of crop damage can be assessed, enabling timely compensation to affected farming communities. (Newswire)

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