Nilgiris Tea Production Hit by Severe Drought, El Nino Conditions; Green Leaf Supply Drops Sharply

Nilgiris tea production hit by severe drought, El Nino conditions; green leaf supply drops sharply

Severe drought conditions in Nilgiris have drastically reduced green tea leaf supply. Tea factories are experiencing significant revenue losses and production declines. Small farmers face immense hardship due to crop failure and inadequate prices. Rainfall deficits have caused a substantial drop in tea productivity across the region. Government assistance is urgently needed for affected tea growers and workers.

Severe Drought, El Niño Conditions Hit Nilgiris Tea Production; Green Leaf Supply Drops Sharply, Farmers, Workers Seek Govt Aid

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Nilgiris tea industry is facing a severe production crisis amid drought and heatwave conditions attributed to El Niño, with green tea leaf supply to factories falling sharply. Factories that earlier received around 4,000 kg of leaves daily are now receiving only 600-800 kg, while overall tea production has declined by 10-20 per cent. Tea farmers and workers have urged the Tamil Nadu Gover…

Severe Drought and El Niño Conditions Disrupt Nilgiris Tea Production

The recent severe heatwave and drought conditions linked to El Niño have led to an unprecedented decline in the supply of green tea leaves in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu. This situation is raising serious concerns regarding tea powder production and the livelihoods of local farmers and workers dependent on tea cultivation. Tea cultivation […]

El Niño drought cuts Nilgiris tea supply as farmers seek aid

El Niño-linked drought has cut green tea leaf supply in Tamil Nadu’s Nilgiris from about 4,000 kg to 600 kg daily, with farmers seeking government aid.