Three days of rain leave Bardiya farmers fearing for their livelihoods
Summary
Three days of heavy rain and strong winds have damaged paddy crops across Bardiya, leaving farmers worried about heavy losses just as harvest season began. Many say they may not recover their costs without government relief or compensation.
Key Points
- Heavy rain from September 25 to 27 submerged and flattened paddy crops across Bardiya during the harvest period.
- Farmers in Gulariya, Rajapur and other local units say the damage could leave them unable to recover their production costs.
- The Integrated Agriculture and Livestock Development Office in Bardiya estimates 7 to 8 percent of the district’s paddy crop has been damaged, with full assessments still underway.
- Farmers are demanding government relief and compensation after repeated losses from unseasonal rain in recent years.
