Hailstorm affected about 9,900 people in 11 communities in Shirak region. More than 1,100 households from the three most affected communities lost from 80-100% of their yield capacity.
Armenia: Hail Storm - Aug 2018
Disaster description
On 17 and 18 August 2018, a hailstorm damaged almost all yield capacity in Shirak region of Armenia. According to official data provided by the Government, 11 communities with 2,202 households (approximately 9,900 people) and over 780 hectares of agricultural lands were severely affected out of which 1,143 households from the three most affected communities lost from 80 to 100 per cent of their yield capacity. (IFRC, 8 Sep 2018)
