Several acres of plantain farms destroyed in gale in Namakkal

Namakkal: Plantain trees in several acres of land in and around Komarapalayam here were destroyed in a gale on Monday.
Farmers of Komarapalayam, Pallipalayam, Seerampalayam, Thottipalayam and adjoining villages were shocked to find their fully grown plantain trees bent and broken due to the strong winds.
Farmers said that they were relieved for the past four days as the rain had subsided after incessant showers.However, the heavy downpour resumed in the wee hours of Monday and continued for hours.
The gale accompanied by rain has left a trail of destruction, farmers said, demanding compensation from the government.