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With unexpected weather disrupting the cultivation of some crops, there is a looming threat of scarcity in the market, potentially leading to a rise in prices PTC Web Desk: In an unexpected turn of events, hailstorms, strong winds and rain lashed several parts of Haryana and Punjab on Saturday, with farmers fearing extensive damage to standing crops, particularly in districts of Bathinda. The sudden and serve weather changes have led to the decimation of vital crops, with the repercussions posing a threat to the livelihoods of many farmers. The districts of Jalandhar and Kapurthala, which were already grappling with adverse climatic conditions, are now facing the aftermath of this hailstorms. The unrelenting downpour and hailstorms have inflicted substantial losses on crops such as wheat, maize, and sugarcane. Agricultural Department officials said unexpected weather patterns had significantly impacted the quality and yield of crops, leaving farmers in a precarious situation The affec...