Storms flatten harvest-ready paddy
Summary
Continuous rain and strong winds have flattened ripening paddy crops in Dang and Kapilvastu just as farmers were preparing to harvest. The damage has affected large areas of farmland and raised concerns over crop losses in Lumbini Province.
Key Points
- Continuous rain and strong winds have flattened harvest-ready paddy in Dang and Kapilvastu districts.
- Farmers in Gadawa and Rapti rural municipalities, as well as several local levels in Kapilvastu, reported widespread damage during the harvesting season.
- Early-maturing varieties of paddy were especially affected, according to the Agriculture Knowledge Centre in Kapilvastu.
- Local officials said they would coordinate with local governments to assess the damage and begin the necessary process.
