Unseasonal Rain Damages Millions in Unfired Bricks Across Rautahat District
Summary
Unseasonal rain in Rautahat district caused severe damage to raw bricks at over 50 brick kilns, resulting in losses estimated at 45 million rupees and raising calls for insurance coverage for raw bricks.
Key Points
- Unseasonal rain damaged approximately 15 million raw bricks across 50 brick industries in Rautahat district.
- The estimated financial loss from the damage exceeds 45 million rupees.
- Brick entrepreneurs demand an insurance system for raw bricks to protect against such natural disasters.
- Only 57 out of 160 registered brick industries in the district are currently operational, with closures on the rise.
