Devastating Storm Wreaks Havoc on Rautahat Farmers, Destroying Banana and Maize Crops

Summary

A severe storm in Rautahat caused extensive damage to banana plantations and maize crops, devastating farmers' livelihoods and risking a sharp decline in production.

Key Points
  • A storm struck Rautahat causing extensive damage to banana and maize crops.
  • Banana plantations in Gaidatar, Chandrapur Municipality were uprooted or snapped.
  • Maize crops in Chandrapur, Brindawan, Gujara, and Fatuwa Vijaypur Municipalities were heavily damaged, especially in Brindawan Municipality-1.
  • Farmers express despair over significant losses and frustration towards inadequate state compensation and relief.
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