Kanchapur Rice Plantation Significantly Delayed Due to Monsoon Imbalance and Drought
Summary
Due to monsoon imbalance and drought, paddy transplantation in Kanchanpur has been significantly delayed with less than 50 percent completed by mid-Asar, compared to 65 percent last year.
Key Points
- Less than 50 percent of paddy transplantation has been completed in Kanchanpur by mid-Asar due to monsoon imbalance and drought.
- Paddy cultivation covers 48,496 hectares in Kanchanpur district, with only 39 hectares having irrigation facilities.
- Groundwater levels are decreasing, making it difficult for farmers to draw water from boring for irrigation.
- The Mahakali Irrigation Project aims to expand irrigation facilities, with current coverage in several municipalities and ongoing construction for additional areas.
