Monkey menace damages crops, disrupts village life in Ramechhap
Summary
Farmers in Ramechhap villages face escalating crop damage and daily disruptions as increasing monkey populations invade fields and homes, urging government action.
Key Points
- Monkeys have been damaging maize, vegetables, and other crops in several Ramechhap villages for the past three years.
- The red monkeys enter from nearby forests, destroying fields and damaging stored household grain.
- Entire families spend mornings guarding fields and homes, impacting daily routines and schooling, with children sometimes kept home from school.
- Farmers have appealed to the government to implement measures to control the monkey population and protect their agricultural livelihoods.
