Winter crops wither as drought grips Baitadi and Sudurpaschim hills
Summary
Prolonged drought in Baitadi and other Sudurpaschim hilly districts has caused winter crops like wheat, barley, lentils, mustard, and peas to wither due to lack of rainfall and snowfall this season.
Key Points
- Prolonged drought has caused winter crops to dry up across Baitadi and other hilly districts of Sudurpaschim.
- Lack of rainfall and snowfall has left fields parched during both sowing and growth stages for crops including wheat, barley, lentils, mustard, and peas.
- Most farmers depend on rain-fed cultivation and even irrigated fields are drying due to reduced water in streams.
- Agricultural output is declining yearly in Baitadi due to drought and other factors affecting both summer and winter crops.
