Monkey menace leaves farmlands barren, deepens food security fears in Dhankuta
Summary
Increasing attacks by monkeys and other wild animals in Dhankuta are forcing farmers to abandon cultivation, raising fears over local food shortages.
Key Points
- Growing attacks by monkeys and wild animals in Dhankuta are causing farmers to abandon their fields.
- In Mahang, around 50 families rely on farming, but many lands remain uncultivated due to repeated crop destruction.
- Villagers have to guard their crops for long hours to prevent wildlife damage, impacting their livelihoods.
- Local communities urge government intervention for wildlife control to prevent rural depopulation and food insecurity.
