Jhapa Administration Urges Farmers to Harvest Ripe Paddy Amidst Increased Wild Elephant Movement
Summary
Jhapa administration has urged farmers in Bahundangi to harvest ripe paddy promptly as wild elephant movement increases in the area. Security personnel will be deployed to control elephant entry and help farmers safely bring in their crops.
Key Points
- The District Administration Office in Jhapa has asked farmers in Bahundangi to harvest ripe paddy without delay because of rising wild elephant movement.
- A team led by Chief District Officer Sravankumar Pokharel inspected Bahundangi, the main entry point for elephants from India into Nepal.
- The administration plans to deploy additional security personnel during the harvesting period to control elephant entry and protect crops.
- Local officials, security agencies, and community representatives are coordinating efforts to create a safe harvesting environment.
