Hailstorm, rains damage tomato crop

MUZAFFARGARH, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 4th Apr, 2026) Recent rains and hailstorm have severely damaged the tomato crop in Muzaffargarh, with over 40 percent

losses reported across the district, according to the agriculture department.

Farmers, including Abdur Rehman, Suhail, Muhammad Akram ,said tomato plants cannot withstand standing water, as prolonged moisture causes fungal infections and root damage, leading to widespread crop destruction.

They warned if rains continue in the coming days, tomato prices are likely to surge in local markets.