<h1>State orders farmers to report post-harvest crop losses within 72 hours for insurance claims; 14-day harvest loss window</h1> A state government directed farmers affected by unseasonal rain, hail and cyclonic activity to report post-harvest crop losses within 72 hours to seek compensation under the federally run crop insurance scheme; losses occurring within 14 days of harvest are eligible. Claims may be filed via the designated portal, helpline, local agriculture offices, district insurers or banks, and insurers are required to undertake immediate field surveys upon receipt of a claim. Agricultural department field officers and insurer representatives have been deployed for on-site assessments to facilitate prompt claim settlement.