Tragic Aftermath: Madhya Pradesh Farmer Commits Suicide Following Crop Destruction by Unseasonal Rains

Oct 30, 2025 06:00 pm CST

In a heartbreaking incident from Madhya Pradesh's Sheopur district, farmer Kailash Meena took his own life after unseasonal rains destroyed his paddy crop across nine bighas of land. The tragedy sparked community protests leading to government relief measures including financial assistance and loan waivers. Officials attribute the unusual weather to multiple storm systems including Cyclone Montha currently affecting the region, highlighting the severe impact of climate uncertainty on India's vulnerable farming communities.