Farmers Rush to Harvest and Dry Paddy Amidst Cyclone Arnab Threat
Summary
Farmers in Bungamati, Lalitpur are rushing to harvest and dry paddy as Cyclone Arnab raises the risk of rain across Nepal. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has warned of rainfall in several provinces from October 29 to November 1, with possible heavy rain in some areas and snowfall in the hills and mountains.
Key Points
- Farmers in Bungamati are harvesting and drying paddy urgently to avoid crop damage from expected rain.
- The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology says Cyclone Arnab could bring rain and snowfall to parts of Nepal from October 29 to November 1.
- Heavy rainfall is possible in Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces on October 30 and 31.
- Past rain and storms have damaged paddy and other crops in districts such as Kailali, Bardiya, Salyan, and Dang.
