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Himachal Apple Output Plunges 40% Amid Climate Stress, Threatening Rs 5,000 Crore Economy
Himachal Pradesh's apple production is forecast to fall by nearly 40% year-on-year to 4.36 lakh metric tonnes in 2026, driven by unseasonal rains, hailstorms, and insufficient winter chill. The drop threatens the state's Rs 5,000 crore apple economy and affects 2.5 lakh farming families. Growers are calling for better irrigation and awareness of crop insurance.
Jul 6, 2026 1 source