Chitwan farmers face a race against rain and wild elephants
Summary
Farmers in Madi Municipality’s Harinagar are racing to harvest paddy before rain damages the crop or wild elephants from Chitwan National Park destroy it. Villagers and security personnel are staying on guard at night as elephants have already damaged fields, fences and barriers across the area.
Key Points
- Farmers in Harinagar, Madi Municipality-6, are trying to harvest paddy before rain or wild elephants ruin the crop.
- Wild elephants from Chitwan National Park have raided fields, damaged fences and trampled paddy in the buffer zone area.
- Villagers, park authorities, the Nepal Army and tractors are being used to chase away the elephants at night.
- About 100 bighas of farmland are ready for harvest, and at least 50 bighas could be affected if raids continue.
