Banana Crops in Jhapa Destroyed by Storm After Previous Flood Damage
Summary
Banana crops on two bighas of land in Jhapa were destroyed by a storm after previous flood damage, causing significant financial loss to farmer Kisantra Basnet.
Key Points
- A storm has destroyed banana crops planted on two bighas of land in Jhapa Rural Municipality-7.
- Approximately 3,200 banana plants with bunches were destroyed, leading to a financial loss of about Rs 1.6 million.
- Farmer Kisantra Basnet's banana cultivation had already suffered damage worth Rs 10 million due to floods on Ashoj 18 and 19.
- Basnet has not yet received compensation for the previous flood damage and now faces further losses due to the storm.
