catholic newspaper. the catholic churc newspaper plo appeal this decision. >> cyclophailin hit saturday and hundreds of thousands of people were evacuated before the storm hit. we go to the farmlands that were devastated by the storm. >> reporter: he has been growing rice in these fields for 20 years. it provides a steady income for his family. because of cyclone phailin he has little to look forward to this harvest season. >> reporter: this is my land. i used to farm t but now look, it's flooded with water. i can't even see my crop. >> reporter: the government's disaster preparation saved many lives but no amount of money could have said the agriculture sector from widespread damage. the workers hearsay they will face the brunt of cyclone phailin's fury. >>> in 1999 a cyclone demolished this village. this time it's been left standing but they say this was a blessing and a burden. they fear the authorities will be deceived by the lack of physical damage when they deliver aid. >> our village's drinking water sources has been ruined. we don't have water to drink. our stack of candles is also finished. we're sittin