North Bengal tea producers estimate losses exceeding 100 crore rupees after floods and landslides damaged plantations and storage facilities. Ram Avtar Sharma from the Tea Association of India stated on Monday that the sector has not experienced such extensive damage previously, and government support is necessary. Approximately 30 of 276 tea estates across the hills, Terai, and Dooars areas sustained major harm, with the Terai region accounting for 15 affected properties.
The disaster impacted tea production before harvest, and waterlogged warehouses destroyed processed inventory. Industry analysts predict tea prices will rise in the coming months because of production disruptions and financial losses. Association officials said precise damage assessments will require additional time to complete.
The disaster impacted tea production before harvest, and waterlogged warehouses destroyed processed inventory. Industry analysts predict tea prices will rise in the coming months because of production disruptions and financial losses. Association officials said precise damage assessments will require additional time to complete.
